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. -
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.