UK to send Royal Navy warship HMS Dragon to Cyprus
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:43:16 GMT
The prime minister said the "UK is fully committed to the security of Cyprus and British military personnel based" on RAF Akrotiri.
Tehran residents stock up on essentials as uncertainty over war grows
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:01:45 GMT
Locals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.
Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:08:38 GMT
Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
We need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle East
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:09:45 GMT
Air travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.
Gas and oil prices soar and shares tumble on fears conflict could escalate
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:48:08 GMT
Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.
No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:37:23 GMT
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.
What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:55 GMT
Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.
Andrew gives up lease on Crown Estate property
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:51:53 GMT
The former Prince Andrew hands back a property in Ascot, with lease documents showing an annual rent of £13,000.
The 15-minute call where hundreds of 'devastated' Brewdog staff were made redundant
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:53:43 GMT
The independent brewer and pub chain has been bought by US beverage and cannabis firm Tilray in a £33m deal.
Rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years for killing student in hit-and-run
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:53:19 GMT
The grime artist failed to stop after his BMW hit Nepali student Yubin Tamang, 20, in Ilford.
