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Government losing hard-won gains on rights for women and girls as aid cuts bite, MPs warn

‘Gender equality should not become a footnote in UK diplomacy’, the committee’s chair, Sarah Champion, warns

The Independent UK

Starmer says he is ‘unapologetic’ about his focus on national interest when asked how he deals with ‘rude’ Trump – as it happened

PM tells MPs ‘a lot of what is said or done is undoubtedly said or done to put pressure on me’

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer to consider ‘every lever available’ over Iran cost-of-living crisis

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will lead a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee to consider the economic impact of the Middle East crisis.

The Independent UK

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Emergency cost-of-living Cobra meeting amid soaring energy prices and stock market crash threat over Iran war

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leads a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee to consider the looming economic impact of the Middle East crisis

Evening Standard

Politics latest: Starmer warns there may not be ‘quick and early end’ to US-Iran war ahead of Cobra meeting

Prime minister warned his team not to fall into ‘false comfort’ of thinking as Middle East conflict could be lengthy

The Independent UK

FTSE 100 plunges 11% since Iran war started as stock markets continue to tumble

The FTSE 100 Index fell more than 2% in the two hours after the opening bell on Monday

The Independent UK

Markets tumble and oil prices rise as global focus remains on Strait of Hormuz

The FTSE 100 Index fell back further from the 10,000 market, dropping 1.6% soon after opening on Monday.

Evening Standard

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Applied Nutrition profits rise but Middle East sales to be impacted by Iran war

The sports nutrition business told shareholders it is ‘cognisant’ of disruption to shipping routes and purchasing habits in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Starmer to hold emergency Cobra meeting over Iran war

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The Independent UK

Keir Starmer to chair Cobra meeting after Donald Trump call on Iran crisis

The Prime Minister and the US president agreed reopening the Strait of Hormuz was ‘essential’ to stabilise a global energy market.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer to hold Cobra meeting as Iran war economic fears grow

Ministers will discuss energy security and the resilience of industry and supply chains.

Evening Standard

5 Old Drivers That Modern Technology Still Can’t Beat

From this legendary TaylorMade driver to the 'most forgiving' Ping model, we look at the 5 'unicorn' drivers that reached peak performance years ago - and why even Tour Pros refuse to give them up

Golf Monthly

The Equipment Debrief: Cobra's Eye-Catching Collab, Plus A New GPS Device Worth Trying This Season

What happens when a PGA Tour player, a Norwegian record producer, and a lifestyle brand get together? We've got the answer...

Golf Monthly

Tony Blair warns digital IDs ‘cannot be another failed government IT project’ as Labour tries to save plan

The former prime minister’s think tank said the government must avoid ‘drowning in process’ to secure public trust

The Independent UK

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Former deputy cabinet secretary reveals the inner workings of Cobra meetings

As the US-Iran war rumbles on, Keir Starmer will be spending his days dashing in and out of lots of important meetings, including Cobra (which actually stands for ‘cabinet office briefing rooms’ – the origins of the ‘A’ remains a bit of a mystery).

The Independent UK

Former government advisors reveal what it’s really like inside a COBRA meeting

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The Independent UK

The reality of being a woman in a Cobra meeting: ‘It does all get very blokey’

“Someone will literally be in charge of the planning brief, and suddenly, their latent interest in the Risk board game will come out, and they’ll start loitering around the PM’s office...”

Evening Standard

Starmer tells Iran to ‘refrain’ from further attacks after calls with EU allies

In a joint statement with the leaders of France and Germany, Sir Keir Starmer condemned Iran’s retaliation ‘in the strongest terms’.

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Evening Standard

John Swinney calls for work ‘at pace’ to find diplomatic solution in Iran

It is understood that the UK was not involved in the US-Israeli strikes.

Evening Standard

London Heathrow flights to Middle East axed as US and Israel launch strikes on Iran

An overnight BA service from Heathrow to Doha was forced to turn around mid-air and return to London

The Guardian - UK

RAF jets flying defensive missions after US-Israeli attack on Iran, Starmer says

PM says British planes ‘in the sky today’ to protect allies in Middle East from retaliatory strikes by Tehran

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as UK not involved in strike on Iran

US and Israeli forces conducted "pre-emptive" missile strikes against Iran on Saturday morning, citing concerns over Iran's nuclear weapons programme. Iran retaliated with missile strikes targeting Israel and other nations across the Middle East following the initial attacks. The UK confirmed it was not involved in the strikes, advocating for…

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer convenes Cobra committee as missiles strike Middle East

Iran has retaliated after the US-Israeli strikes which are understood to have had no UK involvement.

Golf Monthly

The Equipment Debrief: The 40-Something Player Leading Driving Distance (With A Surprising Brand Of Driver)

In this week's equipment debrief, we're giving a big shout out to an 'old' guy who's been recording some crazy long numbers with a new driver

Golf Monthly

Cobra 3DP X Irons vs Mizuno M-15 Irons: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict

Cobra and Mizuno have delivered two of the best sets of irons we've tested so far in 2026, but which one suits your game the best?

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