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Oil Prices Slip to Pre‑War Levels Yet Market Turbulence Persists – What Comes Next for the UK?

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By Sophie Roberts Verified
| finscoop.co.uk
Oil Prices UK 2026: A Closer Look at the Market Dynamics On 2 July 2026, Brent crude fell to $70.65 a barrel, a level last seen before the US-Iran conflict began. This drop has sparked hope that inflationary pressure on the UK economy could ease. However, analysts warn the headline figure masks ongoing supply chain bottlenecks and freight rate volatility. Furthermore, the fall in oil prices does not guarantee lower pump prices soon due to these lingering issues.
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Bank of England’s Mann Signals Readiness to Raise Rates Amid Inflation Risks from Middle East Conflict

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By Sophie Roberts Verified
| finscoop.co.uk
Introduction: UK mortgage rates 2026 under pressure as inflation fears rise Bank of England policymaker Catherine Mann has signalled she is ready to back further interest rate increases. This comes as inflation expectations may worsen due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, particularly the US-Iran war. For UK homeowners, this directly threatens UK mortgage rates 2026. The Bank’s base rate currently sits at 3.75%, held steady since April.
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Boat crew see massive fin in Plymouth waters and soon learn it's not shark or dolphin

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By Sophie Roberts Verified
| MSN UK Verified
When a tall fin suddenly breaks the surface of the water off the Devon coast, it's easy for the imagination to run wild. Between our resident pods of playful dolphins and majestic basking sharks, you would be forgiven for assuming that every fin belongs to one of the usual suspects. However, locals can be surprised by rare encounters. Just last month, privileged boat trippers were stunned to spot a porbeagle shark in Plymouth waters.
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