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General · 23 April 2026

Iran War Fallout Could Push 150,000 Britons Out of Work This Year

Iran War Fallout Could Push 150,000 Britons Out of Work This Year

The Iran war is set to make the UK's economic outlook significantly worse, with experts warning of higher costs and rising unemployment. Analysts project the government may need to borrow up to £30 billion more this year, while the interest bill could rise by £12 billion and unemployment could increase by up to 150,000, amid surging energy prices.

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