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BBC Politics10 Mar 2026

Chris Mason: The cost of living is catapulted centre stage yet again

Labour faces pressure to stem the Middle East's impact on energy bills, writes the BBC's political editor.

PoliticsEconomy
BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics9 Mar 2026

PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy

The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics7 Mar 2026

There's an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Economy
BBC Politics7 Mar 2026

There's an inflation wave coming. How worried should we be?

Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

Economy
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Labour whip restored to farm tax plan rebel MP

Markus Campbell-Savours says he is relieved after rebelling against the government's farm tax plan.

Economy
BBC Politics6 Mar 2026

Labour whip restored to farm tax plan rebel MP

Markus Campbell-Savours says he is relieved after rebelling against the government's farm tax plan.

Economy
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

Reform UK's Welsh manifesto explained in under 60 seconds

The manifesto includes income tax cuts, scraping the nation of sanctuary and building a relief road

EconomyReform
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens

The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

Economy
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK

The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".

EconomyImmigration
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens

The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.

Economy
BBC Politics5 Mar 2026

Senedd election is referendum on Starmer's leadership, says Nigel Farage

Nigel Farage helps the party launch its Senedd election manifesto, including a 1p income tax cut.

PoliticsEconomyReform