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.

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.

Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.

Dozens killed in air strike on Kabul rehab centre blamed on Pakistan
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

The BBC visited the facility and saw more than 30 bodies being carried out on stretchers.

Spring to make a comeback with warmest day of the year forecast
Posted on Tuesday March 17, 2026

Temperatures are on the rise again this week and as hours of daylight overtake hours of darkness, it will feel like spring has returned.