‌The PM said he would not allow Britain to be drawn into a wider war in the Middle East - but warned of uncertainty ahead. But the PM was bullish about the UK's resiliance in the face of a fresh cost of living challenge. TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: "Working people are being hit with a Donald Trump-made cost of living crisis. Article continues below“The Prime Minister is right to call for rapid deescalation in the Middle East. In a major update to MPs, Defence Secretary John Healey said: "Our outstanding armed forces are in the Middle East protecting our people, our interests and our allies.

Source: Daily Mirror March 16, 2026 20:16 UTC