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A third inflationary shock in less than a decade is coming: who will pay the price this time around? | Aditya Chakrabortty
ByAditya Chakrabortty April 1, 2026

Brutal past experience has taught us that a cost of living crisis doesn’t affect us all the same, because we don’t all go into it with the same income or wealthPerhaps the most celebrated writer on oil markets is Daniel Yergin. His work has won a Pulit…

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Nicola Jennings on Trump and the strait of Hormuz – cartoon
ByNicola Jennings April 1, 2026

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Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe
ByJessica Elgot Deputy political editor March 26, 2026

US president says he is ‘very disappointed’ as he again lashes out at allies’ lack of involvement in Iran warMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has dismissed British warships as “toys” in his latest jibe at Nato countries for their lack of i…

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The Guardian view on the Iran war: energy, markets and a dangerous illusion | Editorial
ByEditorial March 24, 2026

Markets and the Treasury are pricing a quick exit. Without a credible political endgame, Donald Trump cannot deliver oneWhatever else Donald Trump’s “pause” is, it is not a ceasefire. Iranian barrages targeted Israel, Gulf Arab states and northern Iraq…

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UK foreign secretary condemns Iran’s ‘reckless threats’ after strike towards US-UK base
ByPA Media March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

Yvette Cooper says government wants swift resolution to war after two missiles directed at military base at Diego GarciaMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe foreign secretary has condemned Iran’s strikes on a joint US-UK military base on the isl…

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As Trump shows lack of direction on Iran, even Badenoch distances herself
ByPeter Walker Senior political correspondent March 18, 2026

Steady UK opposition to the war and the US president’s insults mean MPs are finding it easier to point out the obviousWhen is a U-turn definitely a U-turn? To the consternation of politicians through the ages, this is rarely something within their cont…

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Starmer distances UK from Iran war as EU leaders rule out sending warships
ByPippa Crerar, Jennifer Rankin and Lorenzo Tondo March 16, 2026

PM refuses to be drawn into wider conflict as Germany and Italy defy Trump’s call to help reopen strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starmer has insisted that the UK will not be drawn into the wider war in the Middle East as European …

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European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz
ByJennifer Rankin in Brussels and Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for Nato unless it provides warshipsMiddle East crisis – live updatesEuropean countries have ruled out sending warships to the strait of Hormuz, despite threats fro…

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UK plans to send minesweeping drones to help reopen strait of Hormuz
ByKiran Stacey Policy editor March 15, 2026

Government reluctant to dispatch ships amid concerns complying with Trump’s demands could escalate Iran crisisMinisters are drawing up plans to send minesweeping drones to the strait of Hormuz amid concerns in Whitehall that complying with Donald Trump…

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‘Could be the making of him’: Starmer’s allies praise stance on Trump and Iran
ByRowena Mason and Jessica Elgot March 14, 2026

Refusal to kowtow to US president has won public backing – and left Badenoch and Farage playing catch-upIt is not often that Keir Starmer’s allies believe he has Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch on the run – but on Iran, they think he is on the right sid…

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