Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-03-01
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UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-01 22:56:45)
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now". -
UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-01 22:35:18)
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months. -
Major changes to asylum system set to come into force (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-01 22:04:54)
From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection. -
Ex-MP Jonathan Ashworth recovering after stroke (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-01 19:31:08)
The former Labour MP says he is "on the mend" after becoming ill on New Year's Day. -
UK troops and civilians in Middle East put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-01 13:45:28)
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says. -
UK troops and civilians being put at risk by Iran strikes, Healey says (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-01 11:01:05)
British military personnel at a base in Bahrain were "within several hundred yards" of a strike, the defence secretary says. -
Chris Mason: Trump calls Starmer as US and Europe diverge on Iran strikes (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-01 00:03:06)
The UK was not involved in, nor has it endorsed, the strikes on Iran by Israel and the US.