Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-03-04
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Mahmood to set out curbs to asylum seeker support (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 22:31:21)
The home secretary will say in a speech the move is required to restore "trust" to the asylum system. -
Stock markets and oil prices still volatile over fears Iran war may drag on (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 19:00:39)
Experts have warned that if oil and gas prices remains elevated it could make goods and services more expensive. -
Is the UK-US 'special relationship' in trouble? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 18:48:54)
The UK is still working closely with the US, the government insists, after President Trump said the relationship was "obviously not what it was”. -
MP not seen anything to suspect husband has 'broken any law', after China spy arrests (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 16:58:19)
The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK. -
MP not seen anything to suspect husband has 'broken law', after China spy arrests (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 14:59:01)
The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK. -
Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 14:27:59)
It comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes. -
First UK government flight to leave Middle East with more planned (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 14:05:04)
Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday. -
UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 13:58:51)
European markets are trading a little higher but gas and crude prices remain volatile. -
Partner of Labour MP arrested on suspicion of spying for China, BBC told (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 13:07:49)
He is one of three unnamed men who the Met Police suspect of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK. -
Ex-Labour mayor and councillor join Reform UK (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 11:54:59)
Former Newham councillors Sir Robin Wales and Clive Furness say Labour has failed London. -
Lorries skipping border checks is disease risk - MPs (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 10:11:33)
Government data shows a rise in trucks failing to turn up at Sevington after arrival in Kent. -
First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 10:06:32)
Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday. -
First chartered flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 08:38:26)
Some British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday. -
Trump belittles Starmer with 'no Churchill' jibe but can the special relationship recover? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 04:49:01)
The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes. -
Chris Mason: Trump belittles Starmer with 'no Churchill' jibe but can the special relationship recover? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 04:49:01)
The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes. -
After Trump's 'no Churchill' jibe can the special relationship recover? (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 04:49:01)
The remarks came amid a row over the refusal to permit the use of UK bases for the initial US-Israel strikes. -
UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-04 04:36:04)
The chartered flight is currently scheduled to leave Muscat International Airport in Oman on Wednesday evening.