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Starmer Holds Off From Emergency Measures but Warns Storm Is Coming
- Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, holds an urgent press conference on Wednesday to address the Middle East conflict and Government support for households as rising energy prices impact the United Kingdom.
- The conflict, now in its fifth week, has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global energy prices and causing families with a 55-litre diesel car to face paying more than £100 at the pump.
- While millions see energy bills fall by £117 today, Chancellor Rachel Reeves refused to commit to immediate fuel support, citing concerns that cutting VAT risked pushing up inflation.
- President Donald Trump criticized the United Kingdom's lack of military involvement, telling allies to "go get your own oil" and secure the Strait of Hormuz themselves.
- Cornwall Insight predicts energy caps could rise 18% to £1,929 by summer, while the United Kingdom prepares for a historic state visit from the King and Queen scheduled for April 27–30.
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