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World ‘sleepwalking into food crisis’, Cooper warns amid Iran disruption

The disruption comes at a crucial time for world agriculture.

Evening Standard · May 18

Police believe they have identified three women recovered off Brighton beach

Sussex Police said it would not be appropriate to name them publicly until the process to identify them formally is completed.

Evening Standard · May 14

Keir Starmer to meet leadership rival Wes Streeting as leadership rift deepens

Labour descended into open division over the Prime Minister’s future on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 12

Oil prices drop below 100 dollars a barrel on renewed hopes over peace deal

The cost of benchmark Brent crude dropped 11% to under 98 dollars a barrel.

Evening Standard · May 6

Iran war could cause job losses in Britain, minister warns

Pat McFadden said the impact of the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz could feed through to the UK labour market.

Evening Standard · May 6

Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living

The new outlook comes as interest rates were held at 3.75% on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

King would have probably helped with military strikes against Iran, says Trump

The president has repeatedly lambasted the UK for failing to join attacks on Tehran and branded Sir Keir Starmer weak and indecisive

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Trump warns Iran ‘no more Mr Nice Guy’ as he calls for nuclear deal

Oil prices surged on Wednesday as the US president ramped up his threats against Tehran.

Evening Standard · Apr 29

Taylor Wimpey says house building costs rising amid higher energy prices

Shares in the FTSE 250 firm slipped in early trading.

Evening Standard · Apr 28

Starmer to chair ministerial meeting focused on economic impact of Iran war

The Middle East Response Committee will meet on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 27