BBC Politics17 Mar 2026
Reform pledges to scrap VAT and green levies on energy bills
There are fears the war in Iran could lead to a surge in household energy bills.
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The Guardian Politics17 Mar 2026
‘National disgrace’: pothole repair backlog hits record £18.6bn in England and Wales
Only half the road network is in good condition despite 1.9m repairs last year, says industry body A losing battle with potholes has now seen the backlog of repairs across England and Wales reach a record £18.6bn, according to an annual industry estimate, despite councils filling in about 1.9m holes last year. The “national disgrace” of dangerously pockmarked local roads has been exacerbated by a notably wet winter, with only half of the network now reported to be in good condition. Continue re
BBC Politics17 Mar 2026
Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
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BBC Politics17 Mar 2026
Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
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BBC Politics17 Mar 2026
Reeves vows to stop UK tech from 'drifting abroad'
The Chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU
Express Politics16 Mar 2026
Rachel Reeves slammed as big update expected on Tuesday on 'plot to reverse Brexit'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give a financial speech to the City on Tuesday where she will advocate for 'deeper' UK-EU ties to boost economic growth.
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BBC Politics16 Mar 2026
Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
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Sky News Politics16 Mar 2026
Reform UK maintain poll lead after row with YouGov
This week's YouGov/Sky News/Times voting intention poll has the following headline results:
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Sky News Politics16 Mar 2026
MP: 'My mum killed the man who abused her - but we'd see her as a victim today'
Labour MP Naz Shah has told Sky News about the abuse her mother faced - and how it led her to kill the man she knew as "uncle".
The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026
EU calls for urgent reboot in talks with UK to stop reset deal failing
Time is running out to find agreement on areas such as tuition fees EU citizens would pay in Britain and rules for food safety The EU is hoping to urgently reboot talks on the “reset” of relations with the UK as negotiations are in danger of foundering before a planned July summit. At a public meeting of the EU-UK parliamentary partnership assembly in Brussels, the European Commission vice-president and trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, said both sides had to “change gears” now to ensure the d
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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026
Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships
PM refuses to be drawn into wider conflict as Germany and Italy defy Trump’s call to help reopen strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer has insisted that the UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East as European leaders ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz. In his clearest signal yet of the UK’s divergence from Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, the prime minister said he would stand firm in the face of US pressure despite the decision being
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The Guardian Politics16 Mar 2026
Iran war cannot be ’windfall’ for Putin, says Starmer, as Zelenskyy arrives in UK
Ukrainian president’s visit coincides with deadline for Roman Abramovich over proceeds from £2.5bn Chelsea sale Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer will host Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Tuesday as the prime minister warns US-Israeli strikes on Iran cannot be allowed to become a “windfall for Putin”. Zelenskyy’s visit will come on the day of the government deadline for the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich to pay proceeds from his sale of Chelsea FC to victims of the
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