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How could strait of Hormuz closure affect UK food and medicine supplies?
ByHelena Horton and Rachel Hall April 2, 2026

Effects of Iran’s blockade will depend on how long crisis lasts as disruption ripples through supply chainsMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe closure of the strait of Hormuz, the crucial oil and gas shipping route that has been blocked by Iran since …

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Energy bills could rise by £160 after Iran conflict pushes gas prices higher
ByJillian Ambrose and Jessica Elgot March 4, 2026

Household costs could reach £1,800 a year from July as UK market hits three-year highMiddle East crisis – live updatesHousehold energy bills could climb by £160 a year from this summer after the war in Iran pushed the UK’s gas market to a three-year hi…

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From petrol to groceries: how Middle East crisis is driving up prices
ByRory Carroll March 4, 2026

Global supply chains are disrupted and prices are rising across sectors amid warnings worse is to come if conflict persistsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesWhat we know on day five of the Iran warThe conflict in the Middle East has disrupted glo…

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What to do if your flight is cancelled due to the US-Israel war on Iran
ByAnna Tims March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Whether you are stranded or about to travel, here is a guide to your rights, from flight and holiday refunds to UK261 compensationUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesHundreds of thousands of passengers have been left stranded after the US-Israeli attac…

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Tony Blair’s oil lobbying is a misleading rehash of fossil fuel industry spin
ByFiona Harvey Environment editor February 13, 2026

Ex-PM’s thinktank urges more drilling and fewer renewables, ignoring evidence that clean energy is cheaper and better for billsA thinktank with close ties to Saudi Arabia and substantial funding from a Donald Trump ally needs to present a particularly …

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