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HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages amid Middle East crisis

Experts say Iran war could cause energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest rates

The Guardian - UK

Foreign Office and British Chambers of Commerce brief firms impacted by conflict

More than 600 business have already been briefed on the situation in the Middle East by the Diplomatic Advisory Hub.

Evening Standard

Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles

Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan have tried to diversify their energy imports, yet they still depend on oil and gas from the Middle East.

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Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard

Iran's barrage of attacks across the Persian Gulf shows regional chaos is key to its strategy

For years, Iran’s theocratic government warned it would blanket the Middle East with missile and drone fire if it felt its existence was threatened

The Independent UK

Couple back in UK after being stranded in Dubai tell of ‘absolute chaos’

A commercial flight from Muscat, Oman, landed at London’s Heathrow Airport on Thursday morning.

Evening Standard

India Event Dropped By HotelPlanner Tour Due To Middle East Conflict

The HotelPlanner Tour has had to withdraw its sanctioning of an upcoming event in India with staff and players suffering travel disruption in the Middle East

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‘We paid £1,500 for a disco bus to escape Dubai for a Heathrow flight out of the Middle East’

Sarah and Ed Short travelled almost 300 miles across the Middle East to board a flight back to the UK

The Independent UK

Qantas adds stop to long-haul London flight amid Iran conflict

Adjusted flight paths due to the Middle East conflict mean the usually non-stop flight will have to land in Singapore

The Independent UK

US-Iran Conflict Exposes EU's Struggle to Unite Over Response to Strikes, Leaving Europe Vulnerable

As the Iran conflict escalates, Europe grapples with unity and security challenges, highlighting divisions within the EU.

International Business Times UK

The Iran war and global trade: will the Cape route become the new normal?

Events in the Middle East during February and March 2026 again disrupted the flows of shipping trade to the eastern and western spheres of the international system.

The Conversation

Lasers, Satellites and Cyber Warfare: How the US Is Neutralizing Iran’s Arsenal

Fragments of Iranian weapons, either shattered in flight or rendered ineffective by electronic disruption, have been falling across the Middle East. Behind many of these failures lies a network of advanced technology developed by the United States, including heat-tracking satellites, cyber warfare tools, and high-powered laser systems designed to neutralize…

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Iran denies firing missile towards Turkey after Nato interception as crisis spreads beyond Middle East

Nato air defences destroyed a ballistic missile that was tired towards the country on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Cruise passengers in Abu Dhabi tell of terrifying moment they sheltered as war erupted in Iran

Conflict sparks panic in region as stranded tourists scramble for flights home amid major travel chaos

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The Guardian - UK

UK must double down on renewables as wars drive up energy costs, experts say

Fossil fuel price surge after US-Israeli attacks on Iran prompts calls to end dependence on ‘volatile’ energy source

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone’s calling’: demand for private jets from UK firm soars by up to 300% amid Iran war

Insider says demand is far outstripping supply and calls for creation of air bridges to evacuate people from Middle East

Evening Standard

Defence Secretary arrives in Cyprus amid tensions over drone attacks

John Healey’s arrival comes as Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard

Households’ confidence in job security slumps to six-month low

A ‘major risk’ to UK households’ financial confidence has emerged in the form of escalating conflict in the Middle East, the report said.

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The Times of India

US-Israel war with Iran: Why various Gulf countries are angry with the UK and Keir Starmer

Britain is facing sharp criticism from partners in the Gulf after Iranian missile strikes escalated tensions across the Middle East. Regional allies say the UK government responded too slowly to the threat and delayed key military decisions at a critical moment.

Radio France Internationale

French officials meet fuel suppliers as Iran conflict lifts oil prices

French finance chiefs on Thursday moved to calm fears of a sharp rise in fuel prices as fighting between Israel and Iran in the Middle East entered a sixth day and global oil prices climbed.

The Guardian - UK

Delayed UK rescue flight due to leave Middle East on Thursday, says minister

Government-chartered plane was held up in Oman overnight for ‘operational reasons’, according to Alex Norris

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy says Russia-Ukraine talks on ice as countries in Mideast seek Kyiv's drone expertise

Ukrainian President Volodymyr says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine have stalled as the war in the Middle East pulls focus away

The Conversation

What the conflict in Iran means for Putin and Ukraine

As the war in the Middle East spreads and intensifies, the one in Ukraine continues. While geographically some 2,500km (1,600 miles) apart, the consequences of US president Donald Trump’s latest military adventure for the Russian war against Ukraine will be acutely felt across several areas. In the short term, the…

The Guardian - UK

Your personal finances question answered: ‘My mortgage is up for renewal and I’m only just scraping by’

This week’s events in the Middle East have sent stock markets plummeting and energy prices soaring. Money expert Hilary Osborne answered your questions about the cost of living

Fortune

Trump pledged the ‘free flow of energy’ from the Middle East, and he has a week to show progress before prices really spike again

Solving the insurance and security issues is massive so long as Iran can still strike tankers.

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