PM stands by decision not to join strikes on Iran and sends more jets to Qatar
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:12:41 GMT
The PM said the best way forward was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".
Starmer tries to reassure as Iran crisis deepens
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:35:57 GMT
The PM acknowledged people are worried about family abroad, the economy, and potential further escalation.
Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:46:24 GMT
Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.
Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:35:09 GMT
The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.
Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave UK
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:11:14 GMT
The home secretary says the "incentives" will deliver a "significant saving to the taxpayer".
Covid inquiry chair defends £200m cost and four-year process on final day
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:04:55 GMT
Baroness Heather Hallett said completing the hearings in under four years was an achievement but critics have questioned its cost.
UK firms pull fixed energy deals as Iran war pushes up prices
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:25:03 GMT
Data suggests the number of fixed-term deals has more than halved as prices for wholesale energy surge.
Triple killer put flatmate in headlock in assault
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:25:17 GMT
Valdo Calocane went on to kill three people and seriously injure three others in the attacks in 2023.
Britney Spears arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:23:19 GMT
The singer was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 21:30 PT (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday.
Rabies death could change disease notification period
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:37:35 GMT
Doctors treating Yvonne Ford struggled to diagnose her before being told about holiday dog scratch.
