The UK economy recorded zero growth in January, while the US eased sanctions on Russian oil to address the energy crisis. Other headlines include a teenage boy charged with attempted murder and Trump's comments on Iran.
Official figures reveal zero GDP growth in January, falling short of forecasts, as uncertainty from Rachel Reeves's budget and Middle East tensions threaten inflation and rate cuts.
New ONS data reveals zero growth in the UK economy for January 2026, following modest expansion in late 2025. Experts warn of inflation risks from the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Official figures reveal zero GDP growth in January, dealing a blow to Rachel Reeves and raising concerns about economic resilience amid rising energy prices.
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Ed Miliband recommends a government app to find cheapest fuel as diesel prices jump 9% since February. Rachel Reeves warns against profiteering amid Middle East tensions.
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The UK GDP report for January 2026 indicates a 0.2% growth, up from December, but Middle East conflicts and oil price surges cast doubt on economic stability and inflation risks.
Robert Habeck, Germany's former economy minister, states that the world has shifted from weaponising energy to using tariffs and technology as political weapons since Donald Trump's re-election, highlighting ongoing global security shocks.
As UK energy bills soar, critics falsely blame net zero policies. The real culprit is fossil gas pricing, with renewables being the cheapest source of electricity.
The Trump administration grants a 30-day waiver for Russian oil stranded at sea to curb soaring fuel costs, as US-Israeli strikes in Tehran disrupt global supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has issued a 30-day waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea, aiming to ease energy market disruptions caused by the Iran war, with oil prices already dropping in Asia.
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President Trump declared victory in the Iran War, but oil markets are in turmoil as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, attacks tankers, and sends prices soaring, with Goldman Sachs warning of inflation risks.
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