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Did the prime minister lie to parliament?

Sir Keir Starmer denies he knew Lord Mandelson failed security checks ahead of US posting.
Party leaders call for the Prime Minister to resign

A report suggests Lord Mandelson failed his security vetting for the role of US ambassador
15/04/2026

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UK economy forecast to be hit hardest by Iran war

It also warns the global economy is at risk of recession. A former NatWest chair reacts.
The US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

The US president tells Iran that any ships approaching the blockade will be eliminated.
Historic peace talks between the US and Iran begin

The first face to face talks between Iran and the US in 47 years take place in Islamabad.
US Vice-President Vance flies to Pakistan for talks with Iran

Can talks between the USA and Iran secure peace?
Israel asks for direct talks with Lebanon

Netanyahu orders direct negotiations with Lebanon, aimed at 'disarming Hezbollah'.
Israel strikes Lebanon despite Iran ceasefire

Israel insists Lebanon is not covered by America's ceasefire deal with Iran.
Trump: Whole civilisation will die tonight

President Trump ratchets up his threats to Iran ahead of tonight's deadline for a deal.
President Trump signals "significant step" in Iran talks

The latest on ceasefire negotiations between the US and Iran.
President Trump says Tehran has 48 hours to make a deal

The president pressures Iran as the search intensifies for a missing US crew airman.
One crew member rescued as US jet is downed over Iran

A search mission is under way as Iran claims to have shot down an American aircraft.
Yvette Cooper leads talks on Hormuz

Foreign secretary meets with 40 nations to seek a solution to the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
President Trump warns the US could leave NATO

President Trump says he'll be "discussing my disgust" with NATO in a speech tonight.
Buckingham Palace confirms US state visit to go ahead

Should the royal state visit to the US go ahead as President Trump criticises Britain?
How can government mitigate the fallout of war?

The prime minister tells energy and shipping bosses that it has to be a "joint effort".
The Houthis enter the war in the Middle East

Iran-backed group launch a missile attack towards Israel for first time since war began.
US secretary of state says Iran war will end in 'weeks'

Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, tells G7 that Iran aims will be completed in 'weeks'.
President Trump insists Iran want to negotiate an end to the war

Pakistan has said it's relaying messages between Tehran and Washington.
New Archbishop of Canterbury installed

Dame Sarah Mullally has been installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.
Iran war: is escalation or de-escalation more likely?

Israel and Iran carry out fresh strikes while talk of negotiations continues.
Trump says US and Iran 'want to make a deal'

President Trump cancels his ultimatum and says the US and Iran have been in 'strong talks'
Iran 'targets' UK base on Diego Garcia

One missile reportedly failed in flight, while the other was intercepted by a US warship.
Iran's new Supreme Leader issues defiant statement for Persian New Year

Iran's new Supreme Leader claims to have dealt his enemies a 'dizzying blow.'
US demands thanks despite war raising energy prices

Defence Secretary Hegseth says allies should be grateful as strikes send gas costs soaring
World’s largest gas field hit

Major escalation in the Gulf as Iran says it will retaliate following the strike.
President Trump say the US 'no longer needs' NATO allies

The US is 'disappointed" with Sir Keir Starmer and NATO over Iran war support.
President Trump criticises allies for lack of commitment in Strait of Hormuz

NATO criticised by President Trump, who bemoans allies who have stayed out of the conflict
14/03/2026

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