According to Al Jazeera, the British representative stated at the UN Security Council that a new round of fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 340,000 people. The representative noted that the Houthis' continued siege of Taiz has driven up local food prices by at least 50% and caused severe shortages of fuel and medicine for hospitals. The UK called on the Houthis to immediately halt their military offensive, ensure rapid and unimpeded access for humanitarian aid, and support a UN-led, inclusive political process. The aforementioned humanitarian and pricing data were cited from the remarks of the British representative.