Starmer to update on cost of living as Iran crisis pushes diesel to £100
Starmer to update on cost of living as Iran crisis pushes diesel to £100
Starmer prepares a press briefing amid rising fuel costs and a Cobra meeting to shield households from the impact of the Iran conflict.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is slated to speak at a press conference in London on Wednesday to update the nation on the cost of living and the government's response to the growing economic strain.
Earlier in the day, he announced a Cobra meeting with senior ministers and officials to map out how the Middle East crisis is affecting households, with fuel bills and energy costs in sharp focus.
A warning note came as diesel prices surged, with reports of a diesel price per tank touching £100, a symbol of the wider fuel squeeze facing motorists and businesses.
Ministers expect to discuss potential measures to shield Britons from the spike, including possible subsidies, tax tweaks, or support schemes, while Starmer reaffirmed his pledge to protect people at home and abroad.
