The UK government is intensifying preparations for possible food and fuel shortages caused by the ongoing Iran war.A Cabinet committee chaired by Sir Keir Starmer is meeting regularly to address potential shortfalls, while a group of ministers led by Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, convenes twice weekly to monitor stock levels and supply chain disruptions.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping channel through which 20% of the world's oil and liquid natural gas usually passes, has caused oil prices to soar since the conflict began.This has led to concerns over supply chains and potential... [Continue Reading]