Iranian state TV urged civilians to seize US aircrew after Tehran claimed a jet was downed, as the UK announced air defences for Kuwait.
Ipsos found 40% would pick Starmer's Labour over Farage's Reform, but more respondents expected Reform to be the largest party next election.
Britain finalised a US drug trade deal granting tariff-free access for UK medicines while the NHS commits to higher prices and spending.
New UK minimum wage rates took effect on 1 April, lifting the adult rate to £12.71 an hour; the government said 2.7 million workers will benefit.
The government withdrew 1,000 extra specialty training posts after the BMA refused to suspend a six-day resident doctors’ strike set for 7–13 April.
Starmer said the Iran war will drive a closer UK-EU relationship on security and trade, while keeping Labour’s Brexit red lines.
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will hold a security zone in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River after the war with Hezbollah.
Iran fired fresh missiles at Israel as Tehran denied direct talks with Washington, despite the US saying a plan to end the war is under review.
Lisa Nandy said Andy Burnham should have been allowed to stand in the Gorton & Denton by-election after Labour’s NEC blocked his bid.
Police said a fire destroyed or severely damaged four Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green and are treating it as suspected arson and antisemitic hate crime.
Lebanon's state news agency said Israeli shelling hit Naqoura, alleging white phosphorus use and clashes with Hezbollah.
Steve Reed said Britain has no intelligence assessment showing Iran can strike London or is targeting the UK, after an Israeli military claim.