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UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues

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The GuardianApr 16, 2026, 9:04 AM

UK could face gaps on supermarket shelves by summer if Iran war continues

Ministers drawing up contingency plans for ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ if supply of CO 2 is disrupted Business live – latest updates The UK could face some gaps on supermarket shelves this summer if disruption caused by the Iran war continues, with shortages of carbon dioxide potentially hitting supplies of chicken, pork and fizzy drinks. Government ministers are drawing up contingency plans for a “reasonable worst-case scenario” if the key shipping lane of the strait of Hormuz does not reopen, disrupting supplies of the CO 2 required by the food industry. Continue reading...

The GuardianApr 16, 2026, 7:33 AM

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UK economy showed surprise 0.5% growth before Iran war

ONS figure for February suggests Britain was gaining momentum before conflict dashed hopes of recovery Business live – latest updates UK GDP expanded by a stronger than expected 0.5% in February, official figures show,…

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DWApr 16, 2026, 4:13 AM

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Iran war: Pakistan delegation in Tehran to continue talks

A high-level delegation from Pakistan is to continue talks in Tehran to push for fresh US-Iran negotiations. Follow DW for more. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

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DWApr 16, 2026, 3:57 AM

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India faces energy squeeze as US ends Iran, Russia oil waivers

Washington's decision to let Iranian and Russian oil waivers expire threatens to tighten India's crude oil supply, as New Delhi had relied on temporary relief to sustain imports.

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EuronewsApr 16, 2026, 8:30 AM

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Flights disrupted by Iran war? Here are Europe's easiest countries to navigate by train this summer

Amid flight disruption threats sparked by the Iran war, trains are stepping in as an alternative travel option. But where in Europe are tickets cheapest and which countries are easier to navigate?

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Al JazeeraApr 17, 2026, 6:23 AM

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Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?

Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal. Grouped from 6 articles across 3 sources.

Al Jazeera, Euronews, Financial Times

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Financial TimesApr 17, 2026, 4:10 AM

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