UK Independent
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:45:00 GMTThe 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 GMTPolitics 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 GMTHilton 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 GMTGood 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 GMTRAF 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 GMTKeir 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 GMTRat 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 GMTStarmer 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 GMTAlmost 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 GMTMinisters 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 GMTIran 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 GMTFormer 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 GMTStarmer 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 GMTUK 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 GMTWoman 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 GMTWorld 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 GMTStarmer’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 GMTPolice give update as Ian Huntley seriously ill after prison attack
The force declined to identify the suspect
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:27:13 GMTPrince 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