Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-03-03
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Spring Statement 2026: Key points at a glance (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 13:10:49)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves updates MPs on her plans for the economy and unveils the latest official forecasts. -
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble as crucial shipping lane threatened (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 11:52:54)
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. -
UK still working closely with US, minister insists after Trump criticism (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 09:10:14)
The minister defends the UK's stance on Iran, as the US president says the relationship is "obviously not what it was". -
What to expect from the Spring Statement (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 08:12:26)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March. -
Why independence is still a political dividing line in Scotland (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 06:16:14)
Scotland remains more or less split down the middle on independence, eight years after the referendum. -
Chris Mason: Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 04:59:39)
The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies". -
Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 04:59:39)
The prime minister told MPs that the government "does not believe in regime change from the skies". -
Parents of nursery abuse victims to meet minister (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 02:04:07)
Parents of Vincent Chan's victims will meet the education secretary to press her on safeguarding. -
'I've given up on working in hospitality. The £15,000 pay isn't worth the stress' (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 00:10:14)
People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement.