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Prime Minister Keir Starmer gathers top business leaders at Downing Street to address the economic impact of the Iran conflict, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz blockade and its effects on oil, gas, and fertilizer supplies. Major General Richard Cantrill provides a regional update, while the Royal Navy prepares RFA Lyme Bay with minehunting drones. Oil prices surge, causing petrol cost increases and inflation risks. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband push for a faster shift from fossil fuels at a virtual G7 meeting. Meanwhile, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch advocates for more North Sea drilling, cutting green taxes, and slashing VAT on energy bills, setting up a clear contrast with Labours energy plans.

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