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.
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.
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 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.