Starmer: UK Ready for Iran War's Economic Impact

0:00It's April 1st, you're listening to Europe News today, AI Power Coverage from every European capital. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer laid it out plain. The war in Iran is set to shake the UK's future, slamming our economy and driving a fuel and energy costs for everyday folks. But he insists Britain is locked in, well equipped to handle the fallout. Speaking at a Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, Starmer reassured the nation that despite the rough storm ahead, we've got a solid. Long-term strategy to bounce back even stronger and safer. On the energy front, good news hit first. The price cap for typical household dropped 7% or 117 pounds a year, landing. Add 1,641 pounds as of Wednesday. That relief might not last though. Analysts at Cornwall Insight now forecast the cap jumping to 1,929 pounds for July through September, up 200, 88 pounds, or 18% from April levels.

1:04Meanwhile foreign secretary, Vett Cooper, is rallying world leaders for diplomatic pushes to reopen the straight-of-form moves, while Chancellor Rachel. Rees rules out broad bailouts, zeroing in aid on the most vulnerable to navigate these rising pressures smart.