UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times - but at what cost?
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-04-17 09:49 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Economy & Finance, Elections, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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We live in hugely volatile times. In Ukraine, Europe is entering the fifth year of the worst conflict this continent has seen since World War Two, petrol prices are rising, and the global economy is under strain because of knock-on effects of the Iran war. Relations with the UK's former best friend, the United States are worsening.
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