Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-03-03
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Mahmood to stop study visas from four countries due to 'abuse' (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 22:53:51)
The government will end study visas from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan, due to what says is abuse.
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I asked an expert to unpack Scotland's main election issues (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 20:22:30)
Sir John Curtice explains what matters most to voters and how views differ between younger and older generations.
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'Stickiest moment yet' for Trump and Starmer, says Chris Mason (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 19:31:21)
Addressing 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.
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Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 18:24:59)
Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.
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Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 16:39:35)
The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.
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UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 16:33:17)
The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.
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Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 14:49:05)
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Go further on regulating leasehold managing agents, Rayner urges (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 14:05:40)
Ex-housing secretary praises the government's draft bill but calls for more action on service charges.
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'I make between £800 and £2,000 a month on zero-hours contracts. There's no consistency' (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 13:48:56)
People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances as the chancellor delivers her Spring Statement.
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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.
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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.
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Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 11:22:20)
European nations say they want to work better together but are finding it hard to do so
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A simple guide to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-03 09:44:57)
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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".
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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.
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'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.