Petrol crime surges by up to 30% since start of US-Iran war
British Oil Security Syndicate warns petrol station workers to be vigilant
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Trump tells ‘useless’ Nato to stay away after UK and France vow to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping
The US president lashed out at UK offers to help after the Strait of Hormuz was declared ‘completely open’ by Iran on Friday
Reeves backs further North Sea drilling to boost Britain’s oil and gas supply
Chancellor says government working with energy companies to open up tie-back sites in the North Sea
Starmer needs to act now or risk a major war within ten years, warns AI super-forecaster
An AI super-forecaster has given Britain a one-in-four chance of fighting a major war within ten years – but says Starmer could cut the risk to one-in-twenty.
Reopening Strait of Hormuz is a ‘global responsibility’, Starmer says amid Trump blockade
Sir Keir will arrive in Paris late on Friday morning to co-host a gathering of world leaders with Emmanuel Macron
Europe only has six weeks of jet fuel supply left, energy chief warns
The energy boss warned summer holidays could be plunged into chaos if flights are cancelled
Iranians mock Starmer with a very crude joke about the meaning of his name
Iranians are mocking Sir Keir Starmer with a crude penis nickname for years – but his response to the Iran war has sent the ‘Kir Starmer’ joke viral in Iran
Harry attempts an Australian accent in room full of veterans: ‘G’day everybody’
The Duke of Sussex made the remark while giving a speech at the Australian War Memorial
Reeves to hold talks with US counterpart after hitting out at Trump’s ‘folly’ over Iran war
Rachel Reeves has gone public with her anger and frustration at the ‘folly’ of America’s actions in the Middle East
Afghan asylum approvals plunge as UK denies women fleeing Taliban, analysis warns
Report from Amnesty International finds Afghans less likely to find sanctuary in the UK than before Taliban takeover