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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

What did Keir Starmer say about the Iran conflict?

The conflict in the Middle East could continue "for some time”, the UK prime minister has warned.

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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar

The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".

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BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

Defence minister to visit Cyprus after drone attacks on British base

The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on

Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.

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BBC Politics4 Mar 2026

UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on

European markets are trading a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes

Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes

Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus

The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Go further on regulating leasehold managing agents, Rayner urges

Ex-housing secretary praises the government's draft bill but calls for more action on service charges.

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BBC Politics3 Mar 2026

Go further on regulating leasehold managing agents, Rayner urges

Ex-housing secretary praises the government's draft bill but calls for more action on service charges.

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

Is the UK now involved in Iran conflict?

Ben Wright explains why the UK agreed for the US to British military bases for "defensive" strikes on Iranian missile sites.

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BBC Politics2 Mar 2026

RAF base in Cyprus targeted in suspected drone strike, MoD says

The BBC understands there were no casualties in the suspected strike on RAF Akrotiri in southern Cyprus.

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