Senior doctors in England to be balloted for strike action, says BMA

• Starmer says UK families are paying the price for global political decisions.
• Energy price swings linked to Middle East conflict and oil volatility.
• Tensions rise between UK and US amid wider geopolitical disagreements.

The sharp swings in UK energy bills are now becoming a political flashpoint, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer openly blaming global leaders for the pressure on households. Speaking amid ongoing volatility in oil markets, Starmer said he was “fed up” with how international conflicts are feeding directly into rising costs for British families and businesses.

Oil prices have been fluctuating following the US-Israeli war with Iran and a fragile ceasefire, and that instability is filtering through to energy costs across the UK. Against this backdrop, Starmer pointed the finger at Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, suggesting their actions are driving uncertainty that ordinary people end up paying for.