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Starmer and Trump discuss need to reopen Hormuz Strait

No 10 says the leaders agree reopening the shipping lane is key to ensuring energy market stability.

No assessment Iran could strike London, UK minister says

Steve Reed says there is "no specific assessment" Iran is capable of hitting the UK, after Israel claimed it now could.

Police officer dies in crash and colleague critically ill

PC Bradley Corke, 27, had been critically injured in a collision on Thursday, said Kent Police.

Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss

The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.

Streeting praises response to meningitis outbreak

Wes Streeting praises the "Herculean efforts" to protect people from the Kent meningitis outbreak.