Trump Pauses Iran Attacks, UK Pressured on Energy Bills

0:00It's April 8th. From breaking headlines to political updates, this is Europe News Today, powered by AI. U.S. President Donald Trump just announced a two-week pause on expanding attacks in Iran, holding off strikes on bridges and power stations after Tehran, floated a solid ceasefire plan linked to reopening the strait of Harmuz. First Minister John Swinney called it a real shot to pull back from the edge during a stop in Stornaway, giving props to Pakistan, Oman, and Egypt for. Stepping up big in the talks. Folks were straight-up scared by Trump's Tuesday warning that a whole civilization could vanish that night, and now Swinney's pushing the UK. Government to ease the pain from skyrocketing energy and fuel bills hitting homes here. This comes after SNP Stephen Flynn pressed downing street for more relief on living costs, while officials there highlight last week's winds like hiking the living wage and minimum wage plus a 7% drop in the energy price cap. Scottish Labour's Anasarwar welcomes the Middle East breather too,

1:02but insists his team would jump straight into action on these pressures if. Running things, let's hope this breather turns into real lasting calm on all fronts.