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National Interest First: Starmer Says UK Will Defend Allies But Avoid Getting Pulled Into Iran War

Keir Starmer signals the UK will protect allies but avoid direct involvement in the Iran conflict, linking restraint to both strategic independence and the rising cost of living.

International Business Times UK · Mar 16

Zelensky to visit UK on Tuesday as Starmer warns of oil ‘windfall’ for Russia

The Ukrainian president’s visit comes as the Middle East conflict has driven up the price of oil, benefiting Russia.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

‘Won’t wait while people struggle’: Keir Starmer announces £53m heating‑oil support for households amid Iran war

The UK government has unveiled a £53 million emergency support package to help vulnerable households struggling with soaring heating oil costs, as global energy markets remain volatile amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The Times of India · Mar 16

Starmer insists UK will not be dragged into Trump’s wider war on Iran

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

Farage’s immigration plans will spark an EU trade war ‘worse than Trump tariffs’, warns minister

Exclusive: European affairs minister delivers warning ahead of a major speech by Rachel Reeves on resetting the UK’s relationship with the EU

The Independent UK · Mar 16

UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan,…

The Times of India · Mar 16

Starmer tells Trump: UK will not be dragged into wider war on Iran

Prime minister says UK is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz but admits ending blockade is not ‘straightforward’

The Independent UK · Mar 16

NI Finance Minister says £17m UK heating‑oil support ‘extremely disappointing’

Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Northern Ireland will receive £17 million of a £53 million package in support for home heating oil costs.

Evening Standard · Mar 16

Starmer warned UK should brace for fuel rationing amid Iran war

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The Independent UK · Mar 16

US-Iran war will cause food prices to spike, NFU chief warns

Farming insiders warn UK producers may end season early and not grow anything due to rising costs

The Independent UK · Mar 16