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Gas prices surge by 25% overnight after strikes in Qatar

19 Mar 2026
UK gas prices have surged by around 25% following escalating conflict in the Middle East, raising fresh concerns over energy security and household costs. The spike came after Iranian missile strikes hit a major liquefied natural…

Two charged with Iran-linked espionage on Jewish community

19 Mar 2026
Two men have been charged under the UK’s National Security Act following an investigation into alleged espionage targeting London’s Jewish community. Nematollah Shahsavani, a dual British-Iranian national, and Alireza Farasati, an Iranian national, are accused of…

Bank of England says inflation will probably rise due to Iran war

19 Mar 2026
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% amid growing concerns that conflict in the Middle East will drive up inflation in the UK. The decision follows rising energy prices linked to disruption in…

Sadiq Khan: Labour should pledge to rejoin the EU at next election

19 Mar 2026
London mayor Sadiq Khan has called for the UK to rejoin the EU, urging the Labour Party to make this a central pledge at the next general election. He argued that Brexit has caused significant economic,…