The UK government plans new anti-terror legislation, enabling the proscription of state-backed entities like Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). This move, expected by the King's Speech on 13 May, will criminalise support for such groups, following calls from Labour MPs and a history of alleged IRGC involvement in UK incidents.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has indicated that government support for surging energy bills, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran, will be based on household income. She hinted that any assistance is unlikely to materialise before the autumn.
The Conservative Party has pledged to eliminate carbon taxes on British industry if they come to power, citing job protection in energy-intensive sectors as the primary motivation. This move would see the abolition of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and other levies, a decision criticised by Labour and some climate organisations for potential economic and environmental repercussions.
Senegal has banned non-essential foreign travel for government ministers to mitigate the impact of rising global oil prices, exacerbated by the conflict in Iran. The move comes as the nation grapples with high public debt and increased fuel import costs.
