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Starmer speaks to Trump after UK joins defensive operation in Middle East

Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.

The PM urges restraint following Israeli strikes targeting nuclear and military sites in Iran.

The outgoing first minister criticised the former prime minister's leadership during the pandemic.

A senior official says regular testing would ensure the technology was operating smoothly.

Boris Johnson says there is a "severe" set of economic sanctions ready to go if Russia does invade.