Ed Miliband hints at fuel duty hike U-turn in response to Middle East crisis IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 15
Government ‘standing by British people’ Miliband says amid fuel duty questions Ministers have faced calls from their political rivals to U-turn on the planned 1p tax hike in light of the oil price spikes caused by the war. Evening Standard · Mar 15
Britain will not rejoin EU or set up customs union, Starmer’s top negotiator warns Exclusive: European affairs minister Nick Thomas-Symonds will tell ideologues on both sides of the Brexit debate that ‘alignment is not a dirty word’ as he seeks to embed a relationship reset with ‘ruthless pragmatism’ The Independent UK · Mar 15
Rachel Reeves gives damning verdict on Brexit’s impact on Britain IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 14
Brexit has not been good for Britain, says Reeves as she calls for closer EU alignment As Britain battles flatlining economic growth and ongoing fears over the cost of living, Ms Reeves argued that closer ties with the EU is the ‘biggest prize’ economically The Independent UK · Mar 14
NHS and MoD will be urged to buy British tech to drive growth amid Iran crisis Treasury minister Spencer Livermore trails new strategy as chancellor pins hopes on benefits of AI amid global uncertainty The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
Reeves drawing up plans to help with energy costs as Iran war continues Chancellor Rachel Reeves will ‘take the necessary decisions to help families with the cost of living and protect the public finances’. Evening Standard · Mar 13
Rachel Reeves vows to support households with rising energy costs as Middle East crisis hits oil prices Reeves has pledged to support those battling with escalating energy bills amid the Middle East crisis The Independent UK · Mar 13
Where to get the cheapest petrol in London - as one filling station sells unleaded for LESS than £1.30-a-litre A price comparison site analyses the cost at different fuel stations throughout the capital and beyond Evening Standard · Mar 13
Rachel Reeves to set out extra support for UK households facing surge in heating oil costs Exclusive: Chancellor plans help for vulnerable and low-income customers due to conflict in Middle East The Guardian - UK · Mar 13
Ministers warn petrol retailers against ‘unfair practices’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband called in forecourt operators in response to the Middle East crisis. Evening Standard · Mar 13
UK petrol retailers claim ‘inflammatory language’ of ministers led to staff abuse Trade body attends meeting with Rachel Reeves, hours after saying it was pulling out over suggestions of price gouging The Guardian - UK · Mar 13
Fuel row explodes as Reeves accused of inciting abuse of petrol station staff with 'rip-off' warning The Government hit back stressing the Chancellor was only telling petrol retailers to ensure motorists get a ‘fair deal at the pump’ Evening Standard · Mar 13
Petrol retailer group criticises ‘inflammatory language’ as staff face abuse The Petrol Retailers Association had threatened to pull out of a meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Evening Standard · Mar 13
Evening Standard · Mar 13 Petrol retailer group accuses ministers of inciting abuse towards workers The Petrol Retailers Association has withdrawn from the meeting with Chancellor Rachel Reeves over ‘inflammatory language’ concerns.
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Petrol retailers say ministers’ use of ‘inflammatory language’ may have led to abuse of forecourt workers The trade body’s explosive intervention came after Rachel Reeves asked the competition watchdog to crack down on ‘rip-off’ fuel prices as the Iran war continues to escalate
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 Starmer says government will step in if fuel companies rip off customers as trade body U-turns on decision not to meet Reeves – as it happened The prime minister issues the statement after a fuel trade body earlier withdrew from a meeting with the chancellor today
Evening Standard · Mar 13 Ministers warn they will not accept wartime profiteering as crackdown on ‘rip-off’ fuel prices launched Rachel Reeves has asked the competition watchdog to stay on ‘high alert’ for ‘unjustifiable’ price hikes
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Starmer risks Trump’s wrath with split from US over lifting Russia oil sanctions Trump administration temporarily allowing countries to buy Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’
Evening Standard · Mar 13 Economy stagnates in January ahead of Iran war and fears over UK impact Experts warned a prolonged Middle East conflict and an ongoing spike in oil prices could send the economy into reverse in 2026.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 Bleak economic data shows UK plc in trouble well before Middle East crisis Zero GDP growth in January will not help Rachel Reeves claim she has put UK in position to weather oil price storm
Evening Standard · Mar 13 UK economy flatlined unexpectedly ahead of Iran war in blow to Rachel Reeves The Office for National Statistics said there was zero growth in gross domestic product in January
The Independent UK · Mar 13 UK economy failed to grow in January in blow for Starmer The figures follow warnings that inflation could rise at the end of the year due to the US-Israeli war on Iran
The Guardian - UK · Mar 13 UK economy unexpectedly flatlined in January, official figures show January’s GDP figure comes as higher energy prices look likely to drive up inflation, dashing hopes of interest rate cut
The Independent UK · Mar 13 Reeves and Miliband to demand answers from energy and fuel bosses over rip-off price rises The chancellor and energy secretary to meet energy bosses to warn against profiteering amid soaring oil prices