Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
Published on: March 17, 2026, 1:56 am
The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.
Read Full Article »New mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Published on: March 17, 2026, 11:00 am
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
Read Full Article »Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows
Published on: March 17, 2026, 7:19 am
The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.
Read Full Article »Pakistan blamed after air strike on Kabul rehab centre kills at least 100
Published on: March 17, 2026, 11:00 am
Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.
Read Full Article »Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
Published on: March 17, 2026, 11:21 am
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
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