Chris Mason: Why Starmer thinks he's called it right on war despite Trump barbs
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason considers the US president's recent jabs at the UK prime minister.

Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.

Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

Bereavement author found guilty of fatally poisoning her husband
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

A jury found that Kouri Richins killed her husband in March 2022 by poisoning him with a fentanyl-laced drink.