UK will not be drawn into wider war in Middle East, says Keir Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated the UK will not be drawn into the broader Middle East war, while announcing £53 million in government support for lower-income households facing surging heating oil costs. The aid targets households reliant on heating oil, with suppliers engaging in price gouging facing legal action and future regulation. The announcement reflects both the geopolitical caution and domestic energy affordability pressures stemming from the Iran conflict.