London, April 1 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold a press conference at Downing Street on Wednesday to address public concerns over rising energy bills and the broader British economy in light of the ongoing West Asia conflict.

The prime minister is expected to provide an update following an emergency COBRA meeting he chaired on the matter. He reiterated his commitment to "protect the British people at home and abroad."He is also likely to speak about relations with the US after remarks by US President Donald Trump, who criticized the UK for not supporting him in military operations in securing the Strait of Hormuz.

On Tuesday, Trump warned the UK and France that the US "won't be there to help you anymore," expressing frustratio...