The First Sea Lord warns the Royal Navy lacks capacity for high-end operations, citing shortfalls in ships and munitions. American criticism has increased pressure on the PM to raise defence spending, speed up procurement and restore maritime readiness.
President Trump urged Britain to secure domestic energy, telling the UK to “get your own oil” and accelerate North Sea projects. His remarks came as pump prices topped £100 to fill a family car, with developers saying new gas fields could supply homes by winter if approved.
Amid a fuel crisis, the US President told Britain to “go get your own oil”, piling pressure on the PM. MPs say there’s no clear plan for diesel and jet fuel as imports tighten, while ministers insist supplies are moving and emergency meetings are under way.
The US President urged the UK to take charge of security in the Strait of Hormuz without American support, amid criticism that his decisions contributed to the crisis. Oil prices jumped and analysts warned of possible fuel supply strains in Europe, increasing pressure on ministers to respond.
A former US leader urged Britain to secure its own oil and “look after itself,” casting doubt on the special relationship and claiming allies hadn’t backed him. The King is still expected to visit later this month. UK figures dismissed the remarks, stressing strong transatlantic ties.
Donald Trump escalated tensions with European partners, telling the UK to “get your own oil” and hinting he could rethink US commitments that affect energy prices. His remarks deepen a rift with allies over policy and burden‑sharing.
Donald Trump told the UK to “get your own oil”, saying Washington won’t step in to reopen disrupted Gulf shipping routes. He urged allies to secure their own energy as curtailed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz pushes up prices and threatens shortages across Europe.
Buckingham Palace confirmed a state visit to the US by the King, aimed at steadying ties after a sharp public remark from the President. The trip carries diplomatic risk amid strained relations with Starmer and allies over Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and faltering talks.
Brent crude rose past $119, heading for a record monthly jump, as Middle East tensions unsettled supply expectations. Markets faltered, with equities slipping and borrowing costs edging up. Washington urged partners to raise output while leaving the option of further action open.
The US president told Britain to source its own oil, criticising Starmer over an energy crunch he links to tensions in the Gulf. His remarks escalate a dispute over energy security and the UK’s reliance on imports.
Donald Trump urged Britain and European allies to safeguard their own oil interests, saying the US won’t keep policing supply lines. Citing US energy independence, he pressed partners to assume more responsibility for securing shipments and ensuring stability.
Analysis indicates the Treasury is receiving about £20m a day in extra revenue from energy taxes as high oil and gas prices lift VAT and the profits levy. But rising debt interest could absorb much of the windfall, limiting room for tax cuts or new spending.
The BBC has reportedly dismissed a high-profile Radio 2 presenter over an alleged decade-old relationship, citing personal conduct. Managers are seeking a replacement and staff were surprised by the move. The presenter is taking legal advice amid leadership changes at the corporation.
The BBC has removed a Radio 2 presenter following a historical police inquiry into alleged misconduct. He was questioned and the case was later dropped. A colleague is tipped to take over the show.
An American leader warned he would order military action to disable Iran’s energy infrastructure, including power and desalination sites, and said oil prices could surge for months. The remarks, shared online and in an interview, were criticised as excessive and unrealistic.
A BBC radio presenter has been dismissed following a historical allegation. He was questioned by police in 2016 over alleged misconduct involving a teenager; prosecutors later said evidence did not meet the threshold for charges. The broadcaster acted after reviewing the earlier case.
Motoring and business leaders urge the PM to act on soaring pump prices after Gulf tensions disrupted a key route, pushing crude up. Forecourt shortages are reported, diesel hits a record, and industry calls for swift relief, including duty cuts and targeted support.
The PM met energy, shipping and banking chiefs at No10 as pump prices rise. They discussed measures to stabilise costs and secure fuel supplies, with assurances there’s no need to panic buy. Ministers seek a joint plan to protect motorists and airlines from further increases.
Starmer gave junior doctors 48 hours to suspend strikes or 4,000 planned training posts will be scrapped. He says the move protects patients and stabilises NHS finances, urging the BMA to talk. Ministers call the 35% pay demand unaffordable; medics insist pay and conditions need major improvement.
French AI group Mistral has secured $830m in debt to build European data centres, boosting compute for its models and supporting a push for digital sovereignty. The plan offers an alternative to US providers, though analysts warn of possible overcapacity and high financing costs.
With petrol prices surging, campaigners are pressing the PM and chancellor to scrap September’s planned fuel duty rise and introduce relief such as a temporary cut and caps on retailer margins, following moves by several European neighbours to hold down pump prices.
Investigators say a tenant deliberately triggered a gas explosion after being told his rent would rise by £80. He died in the blast, which destroyed his home and damaged neighbouring properties. Police and fire services concluded he had tampered with gas appliances.