Government evacuation flight to bring stranded Brits home from Oman ‘in coming days’ Charter flight organised as 130,000 Brits register their presence in Middle East with the Foreign Office Evening Standard · Mar 3
Tens of thousands of people are stranded in the Middle East as Iran war complicates routes home Tens of thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as the Iran war spreads throughout the region The Independent UK · Mar 3
‘Vulnerable’ Brits to be evacuated from Middle East in coming days IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 3
Government flight to rescue Britons stranded in Oman The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to flights. Evening Standard · Mar 3
UK government charter flight to evacuate British nationals from Middle East ‘in coming days’ Some 130,000 British nationals have registered as being in the Middle East as the Iran-US conflict intensifies The Independent UK · Mar 3
Eurozone inflation sees unexpected rise: Is the worst yet to come? Eurozone inflation rose to 1.9% in February, above expectations, before Middle East tensions sent oil and gas prices sharply higher. Euronews · Mar 3
Experts say Middle East conflict should have no ‘immediate impact’ on UK energy bills Households across the UK should not anticipate an immediate impact on their energy bills following the escalating crisis in the Middle East. The Independent UK · Mar 3
EU Heightens Economy and Security Watch as UK, France, Germany Side with US on Iran Crisis As tensions rise in the Middle East, Europe braces for potential impacts on energy supplies and economic stability. The EU steps up monitoring and security measures. International Business Times UK · Mar 3
Starmer deploys warship to Cyprus as Trump warns Iran it’s ‘too late’ for talks The move comes as the US president attacks Keir Starmer – again – over support for the war, as the UK government announces Middle East evacuation flight The Independent UK · Mar 3
S&P Futures Plummet as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Fears March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -1.77% this morning as the Middle East conflict has entered its fourth day with no signs of de-escalation, driving oil prices higher and stoking inflation concerns. Barchart · Mar 3
Simon Calder answers your Middle East travel questions – from when to accept refunds to what to do if stranded ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers travellers’ questions on Middle East travel disruption – from cancelled flights and refunds to passenger rights and what to do if stranded The Independent UK · Mar 3
F1 bosses take action to help staff reach Australia amid Middle East travel chaos The conflict in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption in recent days The Independent UK · Mar 3
France prepares Middle East evacuations and deploys jets to UAE France is preparing charter flights to evacuate its nationals from the Middle East as violence spreads across the region after Israeli and US air strikes on Iran, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Tuesday. He added that French diplomatic and military teams were fully mobilised and, at this stage, no… Radio France Internationale · Mar 3
Evening Standard · Mar 3 No excuse for price rises at petrol pumps, says Micheal Martin The Irish premier said he did not want to see ‘price gouging’ because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Whats Hot · Mar 3 Dubai Under Fire: Can the Gulf’s Glittering Safe Haven Survive a New Era of War? For decades, Dubai stood as the Gulf’s glittering sanctuary — a skyline of steel and glass rising above a turbulent region, a city synonymous with glamour, grandeur, and global ambition, carefully crafting an image of calm prosperity even as conflicts simmered across the Middle East, but recent missile and drone…
Caixin Global · Mar 3 Business Brief (March 3): China Opposes U.K. Sanctions on Local Firms Chinese autonomous driving startup WeRide temporarily suspends robotaxi operations in Dubai amid Middle East security concerns
The Times of India · Mar 3 'Avoid unnecessary travel, remain vigilant': Indian embassy in UAE urges Indian nationals amid Middle East conflict NEW DELHI: The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday issued an advisory urging Indian nationals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to avoid unnecessary travel and remain vigilant amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which began on February 28 with a joint military operation launched by the…
The Times of India · Mar 3 How Iran's strikes are putting Dubai's 'safe-haven' reputation under strain Dubai, once a symbol of Middle Eastern stability, now faces unprecedented threats after Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted its airport and iconic landmarks. The attacks shattered the city's aura of invincibility, raising serious concerns for its economic model and the safety of millions of residents, particularly the large Indian…
Evening Standard · Mar 3 How are Britons getting out of the Middle East? The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to flights.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Foreign Office updates advice for tourists Holidays have been operating as normal in Turkey
Evening Standard · Mar 3 Oil prices surge further and markets slump as Middle East war intensifies Brent crude rose by another 4% on Tuesday to stand at a one-year high of nearly 81 US dollars a barrel, while the FTSE 10 tumbled more than 2%.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Israel’s imminent attack on Iran forced US to join war, says Rubio Joint US and Israeli strikes have caused mayhem in the Middle East and triggered retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Handful of flights resume to get stranded Brits out of the Middle East Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said 102,000 British nationals had registered their presence in the region