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Starmer Urges Clean Energy Amid Rising Oil Prices

3/17/2026

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Starmer Urges Clean Energy

Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, says clean energy development is urgent as price rises tie to the Middle East conflict.
He calls to reduce reliance on oil and gas markets to boost energy security.
Starmer announced tens of millions to help households facing heating oil costs.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed discussions with allies about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The government is considering options to mitigate rising energy prices.

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UK Invests in Fusion

UK will invest £2.5 billion in nuclear fusion to pursue energy self-sufficiency and create up to 10,000 jobs, including STEP prototype at West Burton A coal station, with operation targeted in the early 2040s.
Science Minister Patrick Vallance says the investment will attract private investment and advance STEP within the Fusion Strategy.
The Sunrise supercomputer, a £45 million program to boost fusion research and AI capabilities, will be operational by June 2026.

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Starmer Urges Clean Energy

Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, says clean energy development is urgent as price rises tie to the Middle East conflict.
He calls to reduce reliance on oil and gas markets to boost energy security.
Starmer announced tens of millions to help households facing heating oil costs.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed discussions with allies about reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The government is considering options to mitigate rising energy prices.

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