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Last update: 9 minutes agoNorth Sea & markets: UK stocks slipped as oil climbed and gilt yields jumped again, with investors bracing for higher energy-driven inflation and more political uncertainty around Keir Starmer. Middle East shock: Fresh Gulf drone attacks and a near-closed Strait of Hormuz kept crude elevated and bonds jittery, feeding fears of prolonged supply strain. Ofgem consumer pressure: Ofgem reminded households to use proper complaints routes, with an eight-week resolution clock and escalation to the Energy Ombudsman if firms stall. Energy transition, UK-style: Numatic turned on a UK-first “micro-solar-park” at its Somerset plant to cover up to 20% of demand, while Derby-area hospitals ramp up solar to cut grid reliance. Oil & gas investment signals: Cavendish reiterated a bullish stance on 88 Energy after a South Prudhoe resource upgrade, while bp weighs a partial sale of Egypt gas assets. Business nerves: New research says UK firms are pausing investment and hiring due to the Iran war’s knock-on effects, including energy and fuel costs.
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