Can the UK Weather the Middle East Storm?

Can the UK weather the Middle East storm?

Can the UK weather the Middle East storm? melissa.ittoo Fri, 20/03/2026 - 11:58 The podcast team review the prime minister's response to rising energy bills and assess the UK's resilience. 1 Podcast Institute for Government No Public finances Net zero Civil service Energy Cost of living Growth Public spending Civil service reform Civil servants Labour Reform UK Prime minister Starmer government Number 10 Department for Energy Security and Net Z…

Wet winter and rising energy bills driven by Middle East war spark damp and mould warning

More households could be exposed to damp and mould as a result of wet weather and the Middle East conflict, warns Asthma + Lung UK

Wet weather, rising bills and cold homes are putting lung health at risk

New warnings from Asthma + Lung UK show how wet weather and the threat of higher energy bills are combining to put people with lung conditions at greater risk. The charity says damp and mould can trigger asthma attacks, chest infections and hospital admissions, while 17% of people with lung conditions say they struggle to keep their home adequately warm. That warning comes as evidence continues to mount about the health impact of poor housing. S…