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UK’s PM Starmer to host industry leaders for Middle East war talks on Monday

On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened energy, shipping, and insurance sector leaders at Downing Street to assess the Middle East conflict's economic impact on British households.
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global shipping routes, driving up oil prices and fueling warnings of potential jet fuel and diesel shortages across Britain.
Attendees including executives from Shell, BP, and Equinor will receive an operational update from Commander Maritime Operations Major General Richard Cantrill as officials prepare contingency plans.
De-Escalation remains the government's primary focus to mitigate the conflict's impact, as Starmer defends his decision to keep Britain out of offensive operations.
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch will launch her 'Get Britain Drilling' campaign in Aberdeen on Monday, arguing that increased North Sea oil extraction can shield households from rising energy costs.

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LONDON, March 30 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will today convene senior government and military officials alongside energy, shipping, finance and insurance sector leaders to discuss the Middle East war, his office said late yesterday.The roundtable meeting in Downing Street will examine the impact of Iran’s effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz, which has driven up oil prices and costs in various sectors around the world.Parti…

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