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impact of Iran war on UK economy The bosses of Britain’s “big five” retail banks have been summoned to a meeting with the chancellor, [Rachel Reeves](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/rachel-reeves), this week to discuss
UK faces £35bn hit and risk of recession this year over impact of Iran war, thinktank warns Britain is facing a £35bn economic
UK economy is not growing fast enough, and are worried about the negative impact of the US-Israeli war with Iran. GDP stands for gross domestic product, which is a measure of all the economic
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves voiced outspoken criticism](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr5110n2l3mo) of the war on Iran, pointing to rising prices and the impact on growth, in a media interview on the sidelines of the IMF meeting
war without a clear exit plan, without a clear idea of what they were trying to achieve". Asked why, she told the paper it was because of the economic impact on UK families and businesses
UK economy has fallen sharply amid the mounting economic fallout from the Iran war, surveys show, as businesses prepare to raise their prices and consumers brace for a fresh cost of living shock. Highlighting
impact of the Iran war. But the Lords economic affairs committee says Reeves should aim to raise it more, and complains that she and her recent predecessors have tended to allow themselves too little room
Iran war is bad news for the global economy. But for some countries, the unfolding conflict is having a bigger impact than for others. The [International Monetary Fund’s verdict](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) is that
war with Iran is a "folly", affecting families in the US, the UK and around the world. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) says Reeves' comments were sparked by the IMF's forecast that
UK](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/85c3fd87fb4e9d094c2d9e63d7cceb330937e325/650_0_5615_4492/master/5615.jpg?width=445&dpr=1&s=none&crop=none) Donald Trump’s war on Iran is having a big impact on prices globally. Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Donald Trump is an unpopular US president. In the wake of the US-Israel
economic impact of the war, and that Vance himself was concerned about the cost of living in the run-up to the US midterm elections. On Sunday, Trump announced US negotiators would head to Pakistan
impact on consumers would be less severe. Oil has risen close to $120 during the Iran conflict but has since fallen back, although it remains above pre-war levels, and [on Tuesday, a barrel
UK unexpectedly fell in the three months to February, according to official figures – but the fallout from the conflict in the Middle East is expected to cause a rise in job cuts. The Office
economic growth. After a rise in gross government debt levels to almost 94% of GDP last year, it warned this figure was on track to reach 100% by 2029, a level previously reached only
economic cycle, because if you’re operating a more vulnerable business model, your, incentive structure changes, if the market becomes weak.” Barclays also set aside a further £105m for compensating customers in the UK
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
impact demand, as the bulk of their estate remains in city centre locations." Rising costs are clearly a concern for businesses and consumers. Pret's latest accounts, for 2024, show like-for-like sales were
impact of the oil crisis? War in Iran and the closure of the strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas passes, have sent the oil price soaring
war on Iran has caused severe disruption for airlines, featuring widespread cancellations, airspace closures and a looming [jet fuel crisis](/news/2026/4/16/jet-fuel-shortage-why-iran-war-could-ground-flights-in-europe). “35 percent of pharmaceuticals move by air, and about 90 percent of critical