UK Fuel Rationing Warning Over Iran War Crisis
A former Downing Street adviser warns the UK could face fuel rationing and price volatility due to potential Strait of Hormuz blockades, as Sir Keir Starmer announces a £53 million support package.
A former Downing Street adviser warns the UK could face fuel rationing and price volatility due to potential Strait of Hormuz blockades, as Sir Keir Starmer announces a £53 million support package.
British holidaymakers planning Easter getaways are being urged to check passport validity immediately to avoid costly urgent renewal fees that can exceed £222.
Petrol and diesel prices have surged since the Iran war began, with diesel up 18p per litre and petrol nearly 9p. RAC warns of rising costs as oil exceeds $100 a barrel.
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Government support for soaring energy bills, exacerbated by Trump's Iran conflict, may be limited to benefit claimants and pensioners, mirroring the Warm Home Discount scheme, while millions of working households risk missing out.
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Nick Butler, former BP strategy head and Downing Street adviser, warns ministers must prepare for significant oil supply shortfalls within two months due to Middle East conflict.
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Former government energy expert warns Brits to prepare for potential energy rationing as Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz creates global oil shortages within weeks.
National Car Parks (NCP) has filed a notice to appoint administrators, putting 300 car parks and 700 jobs across the UK in jeopardy. PricewaterhouseCoopers is handling the process.
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Whole Foods Market confirms plans to open six new stores across London by June 2026, marking its first major UK expansion in over a decade with locations including Angel and Canary Wharf.
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Thousands of British travellers face chaos as Dubai International Airport suspends flights after a drone strike hits a fuel tank, causing diversions and cancellations.
Private parking firms have issued 76 million tickets since a 2019 law aimed at regulating them, with a promised code of practice still not implemented despite consultations.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay resides in a £7 million Wandsworth mansion with his family of six children while launching his largest restaurant project yet at 22 Bishopsgate, investing £20 million.
Diesel prices have surged 18p per litre since the Middle East conflict began, reaching 160.3p, the highest since November 2023. Petrol also rises to 141.5p as oil prices exceed $100 a barrel.
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A top energy expert warns that the UK government may need to ration energy if the Iran war continues, prioritising hospitals and food production amid a severe oil crisis.
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London Underground drivers from the RMT union will strike on six days in March, April, and May 2026 over a dispute on working hours and a voluntary four-day week plan for Bakerloo line staff.
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