Brits could face a ‘pretty depressing’ summer if jet fuel supply issues are not resolved over the coming months, a Cabinet minister has warned amid a staycation boom. Bookings for UK holidays over the coming months are increasing as concern over higher ticket prices because of surging jet fuel costs puts people off overseas holidays.Continue reading “Cabinet Minister Warns Brits Could Face ‘Pretty Depressing’ Summer Amid Jet Fuel Crisis”
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Fuel Prices Soar Amid Fears Of Supply Shortages
Due to skyrocketing fuel prices brought on by the Middle East conflict, two of Europe’s largest airlines have cancelled hundreds of flights. German carrier Lufthansa said today that a regional subsidiary, Lufthansa CityLine, will suspend operations from Saturday due to high kerosene prices and labour disputes. And Dutch airline KLM has withdrawn 160 flights across the nextContinue reading “Fuel Prices Soar Amid Fears Of Supply Shortages”
The UK’s Pill Panic
Sir Jim Mackey, the head of NHS England, said he and other health bosses were also “really worried” about supplies, which include syringes and gloves. Iran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and the subsequent need to reroute shipments around the globe have both directly impacted deliveries. Earlier this month, pharmacy leaders and manufacturers sounded the alarm over theContinue reading “The UK’s Pill Panic”
Iran’s missiles Cannot Be Stopped By UK Defences
If Iran launched a rocket strike on the UK akin to the one that was tried on Diego Garcia this weekend, Britain would have to rely on American missile defence systems stationed in Europe. The warning came after Tehran released two ballistic missiles on Friday night towards the base in the Indian Ocean, which isContinue reading “Iran’s missiles Cannot Be Stopped By UK Defences”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 