British Isles

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

05 Mar 2026
Keir Starmer has defended the Government’s cautious response to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, stating that protecting British nationals remains the country’s highest priority. During Prime Minister’s Questions he rejected calls from Kemi Badenoch…

Reeves in emergency talks with oil and gas chiefs

05 Mar 2026
Rachel Reeves has held urgent talks with senior oil and gas executives after warnings that energy bills for UK households could rise by around £500 due to the war in the Middle East. The meeting at…

Home secretary unveils strict new rules for asylum seekers

05 Mar 2026
Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping changes to the asylum system aimed at tightening immigration controls and reducing taxpayer-funded support for those who break the rules. She will outline the reforms as part of a wider overhaul…

Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs

05 Mar 2026
The Government has announced plans to establish a new Fundamental AI Research Lab aimed at advancing major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Backed by up to £40 million in funding over six years, the initiative will support…