Ministers and officials will discuss the cost-of-living impacts of the ongoing Iran war and plans to help households.

COBRA meetings are the government's regular way to respond to a national emergency.

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The prime minister last chaired a COBRA meeting on Thursday to discuss the UK's response to Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure in the Gulf.

He also chaired a meeting in late February to discuss the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

It comes as the war threatens to push up energy costs and inflation.

Leading forecaster Cornwall Insight has predicted Ofgem's July energy price cap will rise from £1,807 to £1,973 a year for an average household.

That's a rise of £332 from April's cap of £1,641.

The Iran war has seen global oil and gas prices rise rapidly, as the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf has been effectively closed by the threat of Iranian strikes.

Around 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supplies typically pass through the Strait.

Meanwhile, economists are predicting inflation could rise to as high as 5% this year - it was previously expected to fall back to the 2% target before the war.

Interest rates could also increase.

'No need to ration fuel', cabinet minister tells Sky News

Speaking to Sky News on Sunday, Housing Secretary Steve Reed rejected suggestions the UK would run out of fuel amid the ongoing conflict.

"There's no need to ration fuel," Mr Reed told Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips.

Mr Reed added that while "there's always a contingency plan" for fuel supplies, right now it is not needed.

"People should go around and buy their fuel just like they always would. If the situation were to change, then the government would look at what was required in that circumstance," he said.

"We did intervene when it came to heating oil because we saw the prices escalating and people were seeing their bills doubling and tripling overnight. We can't have that. So we stepped in to support people."

The government previously announced a £53m support package for the poorest users of heating oil last Monday, which is not covered by the price cap.

Our people and politics correspondent Nick Martin says that during fuel crises, perception can become reality.

He says the government is striking a delicate balance between sounding credible, but calm enough to avoid triggering panic.

Panic buying over fears of shortages in both 2021 and 2000 caused fuel to run out at many forecourts - despite there being no actual shortage of fuel then. Instead, there were issues with lorry drivers.

Conservative Sir James Cleverly told Trevor Phillips that the government should respond to the crisis by cancelling planned increases in fuel duty, and by opening up new oil and gas fields in the North Sea.

Despite Arsenal being nine points clear of their rivals at the top of the Premier League table, it puts an end to their hopes of a quadruple, winning all four major trophies in a season.

After a goalless first half, O'Reilly opened the scoring in the 60th minute when Arsenal keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga fumbled the ball into his path from a few yards out.

Four minutes later, O'Reilly scored again, doubling City's advantage.

Arsenal went into the cup final still in contention for an unprecedented, but unlikely, quadruple.

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After a less-than-successful season so far, Manchester City were hoping to pick up some silverware. The win marks a record fifth League Cup success for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Pep: Trophy win was 'special'

Guardiola told Sky Sports that "when you win a trophy it's important. But this was special because we've had a tough two weeks and especially because of the opponent.

"The first 15 minutes they suffocated us. We could not breathe. After that, we started to play."

Despite being goalless in the first half, both sides had chances with Erling Haaland heading over from short range and City's keeper James Trafford pulling off a triple save to keep Arsenal out.

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O'Reilly said he was "absolutely buzzing" after scoring both goals on the same weekend as his 21st birthday.

"Unbelievable feeling to win a final and beat this team. We know how good they [Arsenal] are. Now we need to build on it. It will give us good momentum," he told Sky Sports.

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Sky Sports' Gary Neville said: "City have been fantastic in this second half. There were many like myself who fancied Arsenal this afternoon, but Arteta will be bewildered with how his team have performed."

That was also the sentiment from Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp: "City were by far the better team. Arsenal didn't have an answer. They missed [captain Martin] Odegaard, no [Eberechi] Eze [both absent because of injury], they had no real cohesion, no pace up front."

Redknapp: Playing Raya 'backfired'

Redknapp was also critical of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta's decision to play Arrizabalaga instead of David Raya in goal.

"He's not a bad goalkeeper but he's not as good as Raya. It has backfired big time," Redknapp said.

But after the match, Arteta defended his decision: "I have to do what I think is right which is honest and fair. Kepa is an outstanding keeper, and it would've been very unfair on him to do something different.

"I'm very sad [at the result]. It's a hard one to take. We know how much it means and how much we wanted it. The fact we haven't managed to deliver that is disappointing and leaves a bad taste," he added.

PC Bradley Corke, 27, died on Saturday, after he was critically injured in Farningham on Thursday evening.

He and a colleague, who remains critically ill in hospital, were responding to an "immediate" call when their marked police car was involved in the crash.

A member of the public who was in a second vehicle continues to be treated for serious injuries.

"Bradley selflessly gave up his life while trying to save the lives of others who were in danger," Kent Police said.

"His bravery, dedication, and passion for helping others will not be forgotten."

The incident, involving a marked Ford Focus police car and a VW Scirocco, happened on the westbound A20 London Road at the junction with Button Street at around 7.45pm on Thursday.

PC Corke served with the force since May 2022. He was based in Tonbridge and spent his police service in the towns of West Kent. The force is supporting his family and colleagues, who are devastated.

Neil Mennie, chair of Kent Police Federation, said: "We are all absolutely heartbroken to learn of this news.

"Bradley was a popular colleague who will be much missed and we will be doing all we can to support his family and close colleagues at this time.

"Policing is a family and words cannot describe the pain we are all feeling and how this news will affect us in the days, weeks and months ahead.

"This sad incident serves as a horrific example of the risks police officers face and how police officers can sadly make the ultimate sacrifice as they strive to keep the public safe."

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A spokesperson for the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it would assess a mandatory referral from Kent Police.

The spokesperson said: "Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.

"We received a mandatory referral from Kent Police on Friday afternoon, which we will assess in due course before deciding whether any further action is required from us."

Kent Police is appealing for anyone with information about the collision to come forward.

Witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage should contact the serious collision investigation unit.

They can also reach the unit on 01622 798538, quoting EW/AL/025/26.

The US president shared the video on his Truth Social platform and did not include any comment alongside the post.

The skit opened the new UK version of the hit American comedy show, and started with the prime minister, played by George Fouracres, in Downing Street with his deputy David Lammy (Hammed Animashaun).

The fake Sir Keir panicked as he tried to dodge a phone call from Mr Trump and said: "Oh golly - what if Donald shouts at me?"

The prime minister later hung up on the US leader and said: "Oh sod that scary, scary, wonderful president. Why is he so bloody difficult to talk to?"

Sir Keir added: "I just want to keep him happy, Lammy. You don't understand him like I do - I can change him."

The sketch on Sky One also referenced Mr Trump calling Sir Keir a "coward" before introducing his new "Gen Z" adviser played by Jack Shep, who was called Starmzy as a play on the name of hit rapper Stormzy.

Saturday Night Live UK's opening show has been greeted with cautious but generally positive reviews.

The US version of SNL, broadcast in America on NBC, is a pop culture institution which has been running for 50 years, and launched the careers of stars including Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell.

While expectations have been high at Sky HQ that a UK version of the format will be successful, others have pointed out the challenges of creating new event TV in such a fragmented media world.

But according to Steve Bennett, writing for the British comedy website Chortle, the SNL UK debut has delivered. "Whisper it, but I think they might just have nailed it," he writes.

"[The show has] been greeted with either feverish excitement that it could instantly become as successful as its parent, reviving British sketch comedy at a stroke, or aggressive pessimism that it'll be shit - an unwelcome transatlantic invasion that couldn't possibly work with our more cynical sense of humour.

"Neither is absolutely true but tonight's episode, a very strong opener, offers great hope it's the former."

The show was seen by 226,000 viewers in its 10pm slot on Sky One and won a 3.2% share of the available TV audience at the time, according to official BARB figures reported on the Deadline website.

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Elsewhere, the Independent's Nick Hilton gave the debut three stars out of five, for "some hits, some misses, and a bang-on Princess Di impression".

"Judging a show like SNL off its opening episode is foolish", he writes, before adding: "What SNL UK's opening episode does demonstrate is a willingness to push the envelope, to risk bad taste.

"Borrowing a beloved American format might feel a bit stale, but there are notes of new ingredients that could offer something fresh."

Giving the same score, The Guardian's Lucy Mangan said that SNL UK's debut "didn't fail and it could have been a lot worse".

She added: "The general feeling, I think, will be that the inaugural episode of Saturday Night Live UK - Sky's version of the famous 51-year-old American original founded and still overseen by the infamous Lorne Michaels - did work."

"It could have been a lot, lot worse", she added. "And it could have been a lot better... honestly - it felt refreshing to see an ambition/piece of madness like retooling a legacy US brand for this septic isle even being attempted."

However, she did say one sketch was "an absolute piece of rubbish".

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In The Sunday Times Charlotte Ivers was pleased that the show did not shy away from edgier humour, writing: "There's something quite refreshing about seeing TV comedians really push close to the line."

But, she added, "sadly, in many cases the jokes don't live up to the risk".

Some of the most positive - if not faint - praise came from The Daily Telegraph's Ed Power's four-star review, who gave credit to guest host Ms Fey and the "shockingly competent" debut.

"Funny in places and never actively harmful to your emotional well-being, it went about as well as could be hoped", he added.

"The only glaring issue was what sounded like deafening canned laughter throughout. If the chuckles genuinely were artificial, then it was surely overkill on the part of the producers.

"Against all reasonable expectations, this homegrown Saturday Night Live was more than capable of raising real laughs on its own."

Before the UK version aired on Saturday, Sky confirmed another two episodes had been commissioned, extending its run to eight shows

Saturday Night Live UK will return on Sky and Now on 28 March, hosted by Jamie Dornan and featuring band Wolf Alice. It will stream on Peacock in the US the following night.

The crowd abuse, during the second half, was reported to have been directed at Sunderland's Lutsharel Geertruida, the league's statement said.

It said the stoppage was "in line with the Premier League's on-field anti-discrimination protocol" and the incident at St James' Park in Newcastle would now be fully investigated.

"We offer our full support to the player and both clubs," the Premier League said. "Racism has no place in our game, or anywhere in society.

"We will continue to work with stakeholders and authorities to ensure our stadiums are an inclusive and welcoming environment for all."

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There had been tense scenes between fans outside the stadium before the match, which Sunderland won 2-1 thanks to a late goal by Brian Brobbey.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe also commented on the incident post-match, telling Sky Sports: "Certainly, we don't condone any form of racism and it's something the club will investigate."

A spokesperson at Newcastle United said: "We are aware of a report of racism made by a visiting player against someone in the crowd during our Premier League match against Sunderland.

"Our stance is clear - we do not tolerate discrimination of any form.

"We will work with the authorities to fully investigate and will ensure any individuals are identified and held accountable."

In a statement, Sunderland said: "We stand with Lutsharel [Geertruida], who has our complete backing, and we commend him for displaying bravery and leadership by reporting this incident to the match officials.

"Racism is completely unacceptable. It is abhorrent, and has no place in our game or in society. We acknowledge Newcastle United's statement and expect those responsible to be identified and held accountable."

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Posting on Instagram, Geertruida did not directly address the incident. Instead, he used red and white symbols within his message to write about the match: "Fair to say, Tyne and Wear is [red] [white]".

Following the game, Chief Superintendent Mark Hall of Northumbria Police said the force was aware of videos showing opposing fans "goading one another ahead of kick-off" and three arrests were made.

He continued: "We also became aware of a report of discriminatory abuse, and as a Force we condemn all forms of discrimination and will always look to take swift and appropriate action against offenders."

With respect to the game, the 2-1 win for Sunderland means they leapfrog Newcastle in the Premier League table.

It also sees them set a new record with 11 Premier League Tyne-Wear derbies unbeaten.