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Trump accuses Starmer of trying to ‘join’ Iran war ‘after we’ve already won’

Donald Trump has again hit out at Sir Keir Starmer over the UK’s involvement in the Middle East conflict, saying that the US does not need anyone to “join wars after we’ve already won”. It comes after four American bombers landed in the UK and the ...

08 Mar 2026 at 09:53

Yvette Cooper says UK will not ‘outsource’ foreign policy amid row with Trump

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK Government’s job is not to be “outsourcing our foreign policy” after renewed criticism from Donald Trump over the conflict in Iran. She also hit back at a rebuke from Sir Tony Blair, saying it was ...

08 Mar 2026 at 14:48

I have a life here: British woman resists calls to flee Lebanon despite tensions

A British woman in Lebanon resisting calls for UK citizens to flee the country has said she is “not scared” of the possibility of war despite rising tensions. The British Embassy in Lebanon has been urging British nationals in the country to ...

05 Sept 2024 at 08:00

NI ‘least energy secure’ part of UK, MLAs warned amid surging oil prices

Northern Ireland is the “least energy secure” and “most exposed” part of the UK to global oil and gas shocks, MLAs have been warned as the Middle East war extended into a fourth day. David Honeyford, Alliance MLA for Lagan Valley, said ...

03 Mar 2026 at 12:20

World

Blast rocks Tehran as Hegseth claims Iran leader ‘wounded and likely disfigured’

A large explosion rocked an area of Iran’s capital where thousands were gathered for the annual state-organised Quds Day to support the Palestinians and call for Israel’s demise. Israel had earlier warned that it would target the area ...

13 Mar 2026 at 18:23

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for energy supports – minister

The Northern Ireland Executive will continue to push for support from the British Government if energy costs continue to rise, a Stormont minister has said. Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald said that the £17 million in supports ...

23 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Markets tumble and oil prices rise as global focus remains on Strait of Hormuz

Financial markets fell sharply and oil prices extended gains further as the Middle East war entered its fourth week with global focus remaining on the need to break Iran’s stranglehold on the key shipping route for energy ...

23 Mar 2026 at 09:20

City

Company failures rise amid fears Iran war will push collapses higher

The number of companies collapsing into administration jumped by nearly a third last month, official figures have shown, as fears mount that cost pressures from the Iran war could push more firms to the brink. The ...

17 Mar 2026 at 12:56

Ireland

Proposed excise cuts on petrol and diesel ‘significant reduction’, says Tanaiste

Simon Harris has said proposed cuts to excise duty on petrol and diesel are “a very significant reduction” that will “make a real difference”. On Monday night, Government leaders agreed a set of measures to help ...

24 Mar 2026 at 14:24

US using British bases for ‘specific defensive operations’ after bombers arrive

US bombers land in UK as Trump warns Iran will be ‘hit very hard’

The US has started using British bases for “specific defensive operations” after American bombers landed at a Gloucestershire base. A first 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday ...

07 Mar 2026 at 20:16

City

FTSE 100 up as latest peace talk claims weighed

The FTSE 100 made strong progress on Monday, despite continued oil price strength, on renewed hopes for a peace deal in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 closed up 160.61 points, 1.6%, at 10,127.96. The FTSE 250 ...

30 Mar 2026 at 17:27

Northern Ireland

Stormont Minister calls for ‘immediate reduction’ in fuel duty

Stormont’s Economy Minister has urged the UK Government to immediately slash fuel duty as prices spiral. Caoimhe Archibald said she raised concerns over the impact of petrol and diesel prices during ...

03 Apr 2026 at 08:33

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