Politicians are furious Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

Independent retailer Goran Raven says the higher oil price is "horrific" for him as well as his customers.

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.