"We may witness a crisis that will force 45 million more people into hunger and starvation"
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BP profits more than double to £2.4bn as Iran war delivers an energy windfall – while British households face a £300 bill rise in July
Campaigners are calling for a windfall tax as households face a £300 energy bill rise in July.
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire in dramatic U-turn – but Iran calls it ‘a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike’
Hours after saying he "expected to be bombing," Trump unilaterally extended the Iran ceasefire.
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again as US blockade continues – and Trump threatens to drop bombs if no deal by Wednesday
"So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again"
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Minister confirms government has planned for summer food shortages amid Iran war – as CO2 crisis threatens chicken, beer and healthcare supplies
Business secretary Peter Kyle has confirmed the government has been doing "scenario planning" for summer food shortages caused by the…
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What is the Strait of Hormuz – and why does it matter to Britain?
Its closure during the 2026 Iran war sent oil prices surging to $116 a barrel and energy bills rising across…
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