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IrelandScotlandWalesMP not seen anything to suspect husband has 'broken any law', after China spy arrestsThe Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.19 mins agoUKStarmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more actionIt comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.1 hr agoMiddle EastEx-Labour mayor and councillor join Reform UKFormer Newham councillors Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness say Labour has failed London.7 hrs agoLondonStock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag onExperts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive.1 hr agoBusinessChris Mason: Trump belittles Starmer with 'no Churchill' jibe but can the special relationship recover?The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes.14 hrs agoPoliticsMahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse'The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what she says is abuse.7 hrs agoPoliticsFirst UK government flight to leave Middle East with more plannedSome British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday. 3 hrs agoMiddle EastAs it happened: Starmer and Badenoch clash over Iran conflict at PMQsThe prime minister defends his decision to refuse the US access to UK military bases for initial strikes on Iran - a move Donald Trump has criticised.Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikesSir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.Lorries skipping border checks is disease risk - MPsGovernment data shows a rise in trucks failing to turn up at Sevington after arrival in Kent.Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this yearThe forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.Go further on regulating leasehold managing agents, Rayner urgesEx-housing secretary praises the government's draft bill but calls for more action on service charges.Features and analysisSpring Statement 2026: Key points at a glanceChancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy, as the latest forecasts are unveiled.Henry Zeffman: Starmer seeks to carve out distinct UK approach to this conflictThis is delicate terrain for the prime minister both in the UK and among international leaders too.Why independence is still a political dividing line in ScotlandScotland remains more or less split down the middle on independence, more than a decade after the referendum.A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and WalesMillions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.From our Political Editor Chris MasonAfter Trump's 'no Churchill' jibe can the special relationship recover?The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes.'Stickiest moment yet' for Trump and Starmer, says Chris MasonAddressing press in the Oval office earlier today, President Trump criticised Sir Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yetThe prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies".Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikesThe UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.Green Party win will prompt soul searching within Labour and questions for StarmerThe prime minister is facing questions about whether Labour's focus on Reform left them exposed among some of their regular supporters.BBC InDepthWhy Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on IranEuropean nations say they want to work better together but have differing prioritiesOne giant boys' club? Why Westminster can still feel like a man's worldThe decision to appoint Peter Mandelson has prompted soul searching about women’s role in government, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Why China views the UK visit as part of something biggerSir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to BeijingLabour wants to shake up the police - but will that solve 'everyday crime epidemic'?The home secretary is promising the biggest policing reform in centuries, but she faces a fight, writes Laura Kuenssberg.Jenrick's move is massive - but could it cause a bigger fight on the right?He's a big political character adapting to a new political tribe, but his move could be overshadowed by a poisonous row.Watch/ListenIs the UK-US 'special relationship' in trouble?The UK is still working closely with the US, the government insists, after President Trump said the relationship was "obviously not what it was”.I asked an expert to unpack Scotland's main election issuesSir John Curtice explains what matters most to voters and how views differ between younger and older generations.Is the UK now involved in Iran conflict?Ben Wright explains why the UK agreed for the US to use British military bases for "defensive" strikes on Iranian missile sites.Green MP cancels plumbing jobs after by-election winNew Green MP Hannah Spencer has apologised to clients for having to cancel jobs after by-election win.Watch: How victory for the Green Party unfoldedLabour, which took the Greater Manchester seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, was pushed into third place.
