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Has the UK Softened Russian Oil Sanctions? | BBC Newscast
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41:16Now PlayingThe UK government announced a watering down of Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise from Iran war.
Adam is joined by Chris and Faisal to discuss that, as well as the cut in fuel duty and Wes Streeting’s resignation speech in the House of Commons.
And Emma Pinchbeck, CEO of the Climate Change Committee, speaks to Adam about a new report on climate adaptation in the UK.
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