U.S. Hits Record Oil Exports of 5.2 Million Barrels Per Day; Iran Ships Crude Amid Sanctions as UK NHS Reports Care Improvements

S. 2 million barrels per day last week, marking the highest level recorded to date. 7 million barrels per day, according to data reported last week. This increase follows a broader global context of oil shipments, including Iran’s recent crude oil movements.

U.S. blockade on Iran took effect on April 13 at 14:00 UTC, Iran has shipped out nine million barrels of crude oil from floating storage in the Gulf of Oman. An additional two million barrels departed Iran on April 12.

U.S. has stated it could impose sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil. Prior to the conflict, China purchased more than 80% of Iran’s crude exports. 1% of patients were attended to within the four-hour target in accident and emergency departments.

414 million attendances set in May 2024. 22 million patients in February 2026, a reduction of more than 400,000 compared to July 2024 and a drop of just over 31,000 from January 2026 to February 2026. 1 percentage points from the previous month.

5% of cancer patients received either a confirmed diagnosis or the all-clear within 28 days during February 2026, with 208,293 individuals learning their cancer diagnosis results that month. Ambulances attended the most critical incidents in an average of 26 minutes and 18 seconds during March 2026. 86 million tests and checks were conducted.

The government invested £237 million for 36 new and expanded Community Diagnostic Centres. " She noted that progress was secured despite the busiest winter on record and disruption caused by industrial action. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said, "We inherited an NHS going through the worst crisis in its history after years of neglect.

" He added, "Lots done and so much more to do.