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UK economic struggles linked to Trump's policies, says Guardian report

UK economic struggles linked to Trump's policies, says Guardian report

Britain's rising costs and government borrowing expenses are worsened by global turbulence and Donald Trump's actions. The US-Israel war on Iran is pushing up inflation and oil prices to $109 a barrel, causing financial market turmoil. The economic situation adds pressure on Chancellor John Healey for next month’s autumn budget on 28 October.

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