The former prime minister led a chorus of disapproval over Labour's decision to shelve plans to close a loophole in global trade rules that allows diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian oil to be imported.

The Government slipped out overnight that imports of Moscow's oil refined into jet fuel and diesel in third countries will be allowed.

The boss of one of the UK’s biggest oil giants has called on the government to kickstart drilling in the North Sea

The UK has eased sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries due to spiralling fuel prices from the Middle East conflict.

Dan Tomlinson says move is ‘time-limited’ as Tories attack ‘insane’ decision and call for more drilling in North Sea

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London’s Russian oil waivers came as the G7 published a statement reaffirming its 'unwavering commitment' to put pressure on Russia.

The Prime Minster tore into the Conservative leader while announcing a 'strong new package' of sanctions on Russia that he claimed went further than any previous measures

British leader Keir Starmer defended Wednesday a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel as the Middle East war causes prices to spiral.

Sanctions will be phased in, meaning UK will continue to import fossil fuels from Russia

The former prime minister led a chorus of disapproval over Labour's decision to shelve plans to close a loophole in global trade rules that allows diesel and jet fuel produced…

The UK is easing some Russian fuel sanctions and extending fuel duty relief as the Iran war raises fears over supply shortages and rising household costs.