Shipping chiefs told UK ‘won’t stand by’ while Red Sea attacks continue

British prime minister Rishi Sunak said the situation remained “concerning” as attacks persisted despite RAF airstrikes on Houthi positions.

Mark Harper (Lucy North/PA)

The UK “won’t stand by” while international shipping is under attack, the UK government vowed as Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they would continue targeting vessels – including those from Britain.

UK transport secretary Mark Harper held crisis talks with the shipping industry to say the UK will not allow international maritime trade to be “held to ransom”.