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UK businesses relying on that maritime passageway.” Research by the BCC found that 80% of companies reported an existing or likely future impact from the conflict, with energy price increases, shipping disruption and rising
impact on domestic bills. The start of the war in Iran pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, though they did not reach the same levels as during the aftermath of Russia's invasion
impact of the Middle East conflict on the cost of living in the UK. Inflation is now expected to be higher this year due to the war and higher energy costs could also slow down
UK rose by 24% year on year to 149,247 in April, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The trade body said battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales jumped 59.1% last month
manufacturing and chemicals, which use high amounts of gas. The UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced more [support on bills](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/15/rachel-reeves-energy-bill-support-business-iran-war) for the most energy-intensive businesses in April, but now faces fresh calls
highly vulnerable to disruptions there. Neighbours of Nigeria – Cameroon, Togo, Ghana and even Tanzania, further to the east – are among the countries that have turned to Nigeria as supplies from the Middle East
impact of the US-Israel war with Iran, which has put up energy and fuel costs around the world. The Bank moves interest rates up and down to try to keep inflation on track
High Street pharmacies in England have shut, with 27 closing so far this year. The number of pharmacies in England is at its lowest level in 20 years. "It's been getting worse
high alert amid fears about looming shortages and rising costs for medicines and medical products such as syringes, intravenous bags and gloves. Much of modern healthcare is dependent on the petrochemicals now held