Tag: Iran war

One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages

Economy July 7, 2026 at 15:23

More than five million homeowners in the UK are now expected to see their mortgage payments increase by the end of 2028, according to...

UN halts Strait of Hormuz evacuation after cargo ship attacked

International June 26, 2026 at 14:56

Evacuation paused over safety concerns The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused the planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait...

White House requests nearly $88 billion from Congress for Iran war

International June 25, 2026 at 10:47

The US presidency has asked Congress to approve a supplemental US budget of around $88 billion, with the majority allocated to what it describes...

Congress vote challenges Trump on Iran war, demanding resolution

International June 24, 2026 at 13:04

Rare rebuke to White House The Republican-controlled US Senate has approved a measure demanding that President Donald Trump halt the war in Iran or seek...