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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
The prime minister says "shocks" like the conflict in Iran are becoming more frequent.
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Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'
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Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
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How the cost of holidays, food and clothes is rising - despite the Iran ceasefire
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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
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Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
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How the cost of holidays, food and clothes is rising - despite the Iran ceasefire
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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
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Trump says Iran's handling of Strait of Hormuz is 'not the agreement we have'
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'We should not be at the mercy of events abroad' - Starmer
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