Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-03-09
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MPs reject call for under-16s social media ban, backing more flexible powers (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 22:57:28)
The House of Lords had backed a move to ban under-16s in the UK from social media platforms in January. -
Anti-Muslim hatred definition 'safeguards fundamental right to free speech', says Reed (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 22:49:51)
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect". -
Anti-Muslim hatred definition safeguards free speech, says Reed (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 22:49:51)
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect". -
RAF jets have taken out two more drones, says Healey (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 18:49:15)
The defence secretary also told MPs that the warship HMS Dragon would set sail for the Mediterranean in the next couple of days. -
SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 16:30:11)
Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month. -
HMS Prince of Wales unlikely to head to the Middle East (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 14:34:31)
It comes after defence sources said the crew had been told they must be ready to leave in five days. -
PM warns of impact of Iran conflict on UK economy (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 12:45:26)
The prime minister was speaking as oil prices soar in response to turbulence in the Middle East. -
G7 nations to hold emergency meeting on oil as stock markets sink (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 11:19:20)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will join talks amid reports that oil reserves could be released to lower prices. -
Anti-Muslim hatred definition will in 'no way' restrict free speech, says Reed (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 11:12:14)
Concerns have been raised that an "anti-Muslim hostility" definition could create a "chilling effect". -
Call off King's US visit over Iran, urge Lib Dems (BBC News - Politics 2026-03-09 10:39:50)
The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war.