Iran war unleashes 'world energy shock' and 'King of the coast'

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Fears of a global energy crisis after attacks on major gas sites in the Middle East dominates Friday's papers. "World energy shock hits UK" is the i Paper's headline as it reports that UK gas prices have surged 25% after the strike on the world's largest natural gas factory in Qatar. It adds that UK households could be facing bill rises "set to last for years", with inflation forecast to "move towards 5%".

The headline on the front page of the i Paper reads: "World energy shock hits UK - with bill rises set to last for years." — Fears of a global energy crisis after attacks on major gas sites in the Middle East dominates Friday's papers. "World energy shock hits UK" is the i Paper's headline as it reports that UK gas prices have surged 25% after the strike on the world's largest natural gas factory in Qatar. It adds that UK households could be facing bill rises "set to last for years", with inflation forecast to "move towards 5%".

The Guardian leads with Iran's warning that it would show "zero restraint" if its energy infrastructure were targeted again. It comes after Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars, part of the world's largest natural gas field, triggered retaliatory attacks on gas facilities in Qatar and other Gulf states.

The headline on the front page of the Guardian reads: "New threat from Iran as fears grow of energy crisis." — The Guardian leads with Iran's warning that it would show "zero restraint" if its energy infrastructure were targeted again. It comes after Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars, part of the world's largest natural gas field, triggered retaliatory attacks on gas facilities in Qatar and other Gulf states.

Saudia Arabia is threatening to strike back at Iran after it targeted oil and gas sites across the Gulf, the Daily Telegraph says. The paper features a warning from the Saudi foreign minister who said patience with Tehran was running out and the country will "reserve the right to take military actions if deemed necessary". Elsewhere, a smiling King Charles III is pictured opening a new coastal path named in his honour that stretches around the entire coast of England.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Telegraph reads: "Saudis threaten strikes on Iran." — Saudia Arabia is threatening to strike back at Iran after it targeted oil and gas sites across the Gulf, the Daily Telegraph says. The paper features a warning from the Saudi foreign minister who said patience with Tehran was running out and the country will "reserve the right to take military actions if deemed necessary". Elsewhere, a smiling King Charles III is pictured opening a new coastal path named in his honour that stretches around the entire coast of England.

Shifting to Israel, the Times reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied he "dragged" the US into the war with Iran, but suggested that a "ground component" would be needed to topple the regime.

The headline on the front page of the Times reads: "Netanyahu: Iran's regime won't be toppled from air." — Shifting to Israel, the Times reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied he "dragged" the US into the war with Iran, but suggested that a "ground component" would be needed to topple the regime.

The Daily Express echoes with "inflation to rise in Iran war shock". The paper says experts are warning the UK risks a "surge in inflation" as the Bank of England stands ready to ramp up interest rates. Governor Andrew Bailey is quoted as saying if the war continues to push oil and gas prices up "it will feed into higher household energy bills".

The headline on the front page of the Daily Express reads: "Inflation to rise in Iran war shock." — The Daily Express echoes with "inflation to rise in Iran war shock". The paper says experts are warning the UK risks a "surge in inflation" as the Bank of England stands ready to ramp up interest rates. Governor Andrew Bailey is quoted as saying if the war continues to push oil and gas prices up "it will feed into higher household energy bills".

The Daily Mail follows with warnings from experts that families could face three interest rate rises this year amid the economic fallout from the Iran war.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mail reads: "Iran war unleashes mortgage shock for millions." — The Daily Mail follows with warnings from experts that families could face three interest rate rises this year amid the economic fallout from the Iran war.

"Hells bills" is the Sun's take, with the paper forecasting that UK energy costs could jump as high as £300 a year if the war in the Middle East rages on.

The headline on the front page of the Sun reads: "Hells bills." — "Hells bills" is the Sun's take, with the paper forecasting that UK energy costs could jump as high as £300 a year if the war in the Middle East rages on.

Global markets have also tumbled following the attacks on gas infrastructure in Qatar and Iran, the Financial Times reports. The paper says central banks are warning that inflation is likely to remain higher for longer amid fears of a "protracted energy shock".

The headline on the front page of the Financial Times reads: "Markets tumble as investors price in 'protracted energy shock' from war." — Global markets have also tumbled following the attacks on gas infrastructure in Qatar and Iran, the Financial Times reports. The paper says central banks are warning that inflation is likely to remain higher for longer amid fears of a "protracted energy shock".

The Independent fills its front page with a photo of flames and smoke rising near Iran's South Pars gasfield after an Israeli strike, along with an editorial message for US President Donald Trump: "Stop the madness now - end this war before its too late."

The headline on the front page of the Independent reads: "Stop the madness now - end this war before its too late." — The Independent fills its front page with a photo of flames and smoke rising near Iran's South Pars gasfield after an Israeli strike, along with an editorial message for US President Donald Trump: "Stop the madness now - end this war before its too late."

Metro shifts its focus to the late music legend Tina Turner, who could return to the stage as an avatar after the team behind Abba Voyage bought the rights to her image, name and songs. "Tina Returner" is the headline.

The headline on the front page of Metro reads: "Tina Returner." — Metro shifts its focus to the late music legend Tina Turner, who could return to the stage as an avatar after the team behind Abba Voyage bought the rights to her image, name and songs. "Tina Returner" is the headline.

Findings from the Covid inquiry leads the Daily Mirror's front page, with chair Baroness Hallet praising the "superhuman effort" put forth by frontline workers during the pandemic. She also criticised the Tory government for underfunding the NHS and leaving them ill-prepared for the crisis.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Mirror reads: "They saved us and NHS." — Findings from the Covid inquiry leads the Daily Mirror's front page, with chair Baroness Hallet praising the "superhuman effort" put forth by frontline workers during the pandemic. She also criticised the Tory government for underfunding the NHS and leaving them ill-prepared for the crisis.

Finally, the Daily Star spotlights a canine-led Agatha Christie-style murder mystery after a Labrador named Stanley dug up an ancient poison bottle from his owner's garden, in turn solving a 160-year-old thriller.

The headline on the front page of the Daily Star reads: "Wagatha Christie." — Finally, the Daily Star spotlights a canine-led Agatha Christie-style murder mystery after a Labrador named Stanley dug up an ancient poison bottle from his owner's garden, in turn solving a 160-year-old thriller.

A series of strikes on energy infrastructure across the Middle East could unleash a "mortgage shock for millions", according to the Daily Mail. The paper warns of the prospect of three interest rate rises this year.

The Daily Express says the Bank of England stands ready to ramp up interest rates, increasing the risk of an inflation surge. "Hell's bills" reads the Sun's headline. It warns energy bills could jump by as much as £300 a year.

The Guardian notes fears of a global energy crisis are growing. Bond and equity markets fell on Thursday as a result of the strikes, says the Financial Times. "Markets tumble as investors price in 'protracted energy shock'" reads its headline.

The Daily Telegraph says the head of the civil service's ethics team, Darren Tierney, twice offered to question Lord Mandelson about his links to Jeffrey Epstein, before his appointment as US ambassador. Downing Street has disputed the claim. Peter Mandelson was sacked from the role last year after the extent of his friendship with the convicted sex offender came to light.

The Times says police are likely to widen their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, beyond allegations of misconduct in public office. The former prince was arrested last month on suspicion of the offence, relating to his time as a government trade envoy. The paper says the specific charge is a difficult one to prosecute. Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and he has not commented on the specific allegations linked to the release of millions of Epstein files in January.

The Daily Mirror leads on the latest report from the Covid inquiry, which said NHS staff put their lives on the line and saved the service from collapse during the pandemic. "They saved us and NHS" reads its headline.

The Guardian says scientists have identified a molecule in python blood that could be used in future obesity drugs. According to its report, the metabolism of wild Burmese pythons increases 4,000 times in the hours after eating.

The team behind the digital concert, Abba Voyage, has secured Tina Turner's image and music rights, according to the Metro. The paper says the singer, who died in 2023, could strut the stage again. The paper's headline reads: "Tina Returner."