UK Independent

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:45:00 GMT
The UK has been dragged into Trump’s Iran war. But what will Starmer do next?
The lessons of Starmer’s predecessors and his own political weakness will prevent him from fully joining Trump’s war with Iran, says political editor David Maddox

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:25:48 GMT
Politics latest: UK not at war with Iran, minister insists, despite drone attack on RAF base in Cyprus
Sir Keir Starmer has allowed the US military to use British bases to fire missiles towards Iran

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:11:23 GMT
Hilton and Marriott among hotel chains under investigation over data sharing
The UK competition watchdog is investigating the hotel chains and a data analytics firm over suspected sharing of sensitive information

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:43:35 GMT
Good news for property owners as UK house price growth was steady in February
Housing market is likely to recover in the coming quarters, Nationwide’s report said

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:00:47 GMT
RAF base in Cyprus hit by drone strike, Yvette Cooper confirms
The foreign secretary said the UK is considering ‘all options’ to support the 300,000 British citizens who are currently in the Gulf

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:41:44 GMT
Keir Starmer’s statement on Iran in full as US granted access to UK bases
The Prime Minister released a video statement on social media on Sunday night

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:07:05 GMT
Rat warning as UK homes see huge increase in rodent activity
Experts said longer-term climate patterns could be contributing to the increase, including 2025 being the UK’s warmest year on record

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:18:34 GMT
Starmer gives Trump permission to use RAF bases for defensive action against Iran
But just hours after the prime minister made his announcement there were reports of an explosion at one of the UK bases in Cyprus - RAF Akrotiri

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT
Almost half of officers’ DNA still missing from Met Police database
Labour former minister Dawn Butler said it is ‘deeply disappointing’ that progress has been slow

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:31:18 GMT
Ministers consider social media curfew and AI chatbot restrictions to keep children safe online
Government launches consultation to hear views from parents, guardians and young people across the UK

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:25:10 GMT
Iran missiles fired towards UK military bases in Cyprus, defence minister claims
But the defence secretary John Healey has sparked an international row with both the presidents of the Republic of Cyprus and unrecognised breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) disputing his claims

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:56:04 GMT
Former Labour MP Jon Ashworth reveals he suffered major stroke and urges public to get health checks
The former Labour frontbencher suffered a major stroke on New Year’s Day leaving him with a stiff arm and loss of sight in one eye

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:40:19 GMT
Starmer to be accused of ‘crimes against humanity’ in legal challenge to Chagos deal
The UK government is set to face a battle in court on 13 March over Starmer’s plans to hand over the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius focussing on the historic human rights of the Chagossians

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:46:27 GMT
UK terror threat level under review amid Iran strikes, defence secretary says
John Healey said the UK’s ‘vigilance is high’ amid the Middle East crisis

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:45:10 GMT
Woman killed in crash after car fleeing police drove on wrong side of road
The A19 was closed in both directions for several hours after the crash

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:54:33 GMT
World leaders urge return to talks after US and Israeli strikes kill Iranian leader Ali Khamenei
World leaders have urged calm after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised concerns about whether the violence could spread across the region

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:06:41 GMT
Starmer’s judgement under fresh scrutiny as another Labour peer he appointed is suspended
The newly ennobled Lord Joe Docherty of Milngavie, who was nominated to join the House of Lords by the prime minister, was stripped of the party whip on Saturday, pending an investigation into alleged inappropriate behaviour

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:29:43 GMT
Police give update as Ian Huntley seriously ill after prison attack
The force declined to identify the suspect

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:27:13 GMT
Prince William ‘wanted Andrew removed from line of succession last year’
The Prince of Wales is said to be frustrated by the delay in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s removal

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