UK PM Starmer says UK is now working with partners on a plan to ensure flows of goods through key maritime routes, following a call with the Saudi Crown Prince

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Starmer's announcement indicates a proactive stance by the UK to safeguard maritime trade routes, which is crucial for economic stability, especially in light of regional tensions. Collaborating with partners like Saudi Arabia could signal a strategic pivot that may bolster mutual interests in trade security, thus potentially impacting commodities and currency markets depending on the details that emerge from these discussions.

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