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UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Inflation fears surge as rate cut hopes fade for UK businesses

UK businesses expect inflation to rise to 3.5% due to the Middle East conflict's impact on energy prices and economic outlook.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reeves warns of significant' impact of Iran war on economy as prices to soar: Latest

The outlook for inflation has significantly changed due to the Middle East conflict, raising concerns for the Bank of England.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Inflation fears surge as rate cut hopes fade for UK businesses

UK businesses expect inflation to rise to 3.5% due to the Middle East conflict's impact on energy prices and economic outlook.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Reeves warns of significant' impact of Iran war on economy as prices to soar: Latest

The outlook for inflation has significantly changed due to the Middle East conflict, raising concerns for the Bank of England.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Trussonomics still haunts parties' economic promises in run-up to UK local elections | Phillip Inman

Local and regional elections in the UK reveal extravagant spending promises from various parties, often funded by cuts or borrowing without clear economic consequences.
US Elections
fromIndependent
22 hours ago

Public braced for global recession within a year, new poll shows

82% of voters fear a recession within the next year, with 56% believing it could be as severe as the 2008 financial crash.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?

Pending home sales decreased to 70,676, influenced by rising mortgage rates, while total pending sales remain higher year-over-year at 380,914.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A third inflationary shock in less than a decade is coming: who will pay the price this time around? | Aditya Chakrabortty

Daniel Yergin highlights the vulnerability of global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and the consequences of military actions against Iran.
#uk-economy
Agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Food prices set to spike amid Iran war but not for the reason you might expect

Economic fallout from global conflicts is expected to increase grocery prices in the UK due to rising fuel and synthetic fertilizer costs.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite

British companies are investing less domestically than G7 counterparts, impacting productivity and growth amid rising energy costs.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

UK growth to stall and inflation to surge as Iran war hits global economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain faces weaker economic growth and rising inflation due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting global energy and food supplies.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK factory costs surge at fastest rate since black wednesday amid energy shock

UK factory costs have surged due to rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, threatening to reignite inflation.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Surge in UK borrowing limits scope for energy bill support as fiscal pressures mount

UK government borrowing has surged, limiting capacity to support households amid rising energy bills and inflation risks from geopolitical tensions.
Agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Food prices set to spike amid Iran war but not for the reason you might expect

Economic fallout from global conflicts is expected to increase grocery prices in the UK due to rising fuel and synthetic fertilizer costs.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite

British companies are investing less domestically than G7 counterparts, impacting productivity and growth amid rising energy costs.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

UK growth to stall and inflation to surge as Iran war hits global economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Britain faces weaker economic growth and rising inflation due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting global energy and food supplies.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK factory costs surge at fastest rate since black wednesday amid energy shock

UK factory costs have surged due to rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict, threatening to reignite inflation.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Surge in UK borrowing limits scope for energy bill support as fiscal pressures mount

UK government borrowing has surged, limiting capacity to support households amid rising energy bills and inflation risks from geopolitical tensions.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Bad News All Around!' Fox Business Host Stunned By Highly Inflationary' Prices in Total Bummer of an Economic Analysis

High energy prices are kryptonite for the housing market. Affordability, especially for those first-time home buyers, is now an elusive dream until oil prices come down and interest rates come down.
SF real estate
#fuel-prices
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Fuel price crisis risks pushing small firms to brink as pressure mounts on chancellor

Rising fuel prices threaten small businesses and motorists, prompting calls for government intervention to ease financial burdens.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran war

Record fuel price increases in March 2023 were driven by the Iran oil crisis, surpassing previous monthly records for petrol and diesel.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Fuel price crisis risks pushing small firms to brink as pressure mounts on chancellor

Rising fuel prices threaten small businesses and motorists, prompting calls for government intervention to ease financial burdens.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

UK drivers hit with record monthly increase in fuel prices sparked by Iran war

Record fuel price increases in March 2023 were driven by the Iran oil crisis, surpassing previous monthly records for petrol and diesel.
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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Starmer's cost of living adviser urges him to extend fuel duty cut in light of Iran war

A fuel duty cut should be extended due to rising petrol prices and global economic pressures from the Middle East conflict.
#mortgage-rates
Boston real estate
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Where are UK mortgage rates heading in 2026 as Iran war continues to impact?

Mortgage market conditions have shifted from competitive to erratic, with rising rates and geopolitical tensions impacting borrowers seeking new deals.
Boston real estate
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Where are UK mortgage rates heading in 2026 as Iran war continues to impact?

Mortgage market conditions have shifted from competitive to erratic, with rising rates and geopolitical tensions impacting borrowers seeking new deals.
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Agriculture
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

The reason why your roast lamb will cost more this Easter

Climate change is significantly increasing food costs for British households, particularly lamb prices, due to severe weather impacts on production.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

US dollar rose amid a rebound in geopolitical concerns - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The US dollar returned to the upside as geopolitical fears rebounded after US President Trump's address to the nation. The rhetoric fuelled risk aversion and flows toward the dollar while oil prices surged.
US Elections
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer's cost of living tsar calls for fuel duty to be extended in light of Iran war

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Bank of England warns 1.3m households face higher mortgages due to Iran war

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting on both sides of important stories.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK households dip into savings amid struggle with cost of everyday essentials

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and economic challenges, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Minimum wage increase comes into force what it means for 2.7m workers

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Starmer's cost of living tsar calls for fuel duty to be extended in light of Iran war

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Bank of England warns 1.3m households face higher mortgages due to Iran war

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting on both sides of important stories.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

UK households dip into savings amid struggle with cost of everyday essentials

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and economic challenges, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Britain facing one of the largest shocks from energy crisis, warns IMF

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Minimum wage increase comes into force what it means for 2.7m workers

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting funded by donations.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Awful April' looms for British households with council tax and water bill hikes

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
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#bank-of-england
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Bank of England warns Iran war could trigger financial crisis risks

Escalating Middle East tensions could lead the UK towards a financial crisis due to rising energy costs and market volatility.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Bank of England unanimously votes to pause interest rates as Iran worries grow

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% due to inflation concerns from Middle East tensions, despite previous expectations of rate cuts.
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Fears over price rises as twice as many haulage companies going bust since Brexit

The number of haulage companies going insolvent has almost doubled since Brexit, raising concerns over supply chain disruptions and rising food prices.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

High levels of debt on essential UK bills are the new normal', warn campaigners

Low-income households face rising arrears on essential bills including housing, utilities, and council tax, with rent and mortgage debt increasing significantly despite slower cost growth.
#middle-east-conflict
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UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Cost of living crisis holding young people back from having children'

Falling birth rates in the UK are linked to financial struggles among young non-graduate women, not a shift in desire for parenthood.
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UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

UK retail sales fall as shoppers tighten spending ahead of energy shock

UK retail sales fell 0.4% in February, indicating fragile consumer spending amid rising energy costs and economic tightening.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Rachel Reeves signals that support package for household energy bills won't kick in until autumn UK politics live

Keir Starmer will address the Iran war and government support for cost of living during a press conference.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Food prices to rise by almost 10% due to Iran war, warns key industry body

Food bills in the US are projected to rise by up to 10% this year due to the Iran war, according to the Food and Drink Federation.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Families hardest hit by energy crisis could be given funds dispensed by local councils

UK ministers are considering financial support for families affected by rising energy costs due to the Middle East conflict.
#cost-of-living
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

PM launches Labour's local election campaign with focus on cost of living

Sir Keir Starmer emphasizes Labour's commitment to reducing the cost of living amid global conflicts affecting household bills.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer says every lever' will be explored to ease rising costs of living from Iran conflict

Keir Starmer is committed to using all government resources to address the cost of living crisis exacerbated by the US-Israel war against Iran.
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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Shop price inflation increases as storm clouds loom' amid Middle East crisis

Rising shop prices in March reflect increased costs linked to the Middle East conflict, despite easing food inflation and promotional discounts from retailers.
#uk-inflation
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK inflation holds at 3% ahead of expected post-war price surge

UK inflation remained at 3% in February, but rising global energy prices may lead to increased inflation in the coming months.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK inflation likely to rise because of Middle East war, says Rachel Reeves

UK inflation will likely rise due to US-Iran conflict, with the government prepared to intervene on energy costs and consider fuel duty cancellation.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

OBR warns Middle East war could push UK inflation higher - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Middle East conflict could increase UK inflation by one percentage point by year-end, with oil prices up 20% and gas prices up 50%, potentially raising inflation to 3% instead of the expected 2%.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

UK inflation holds at 3% ahead of expected post-war price surge

UK inflation remained at 3% in February, but rising global energy prices may lead to increased inflation in the coming months.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK inflation likely to rise because of Middle East war, says Rachel Reeves

UK inflation will likely rise due to US-Iran conflict, with the government prepared to intervene on energy costs and consider fuel duty cancellation.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

OBR warns Middle East war could push UK inflation higher - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Middle East conflict could increase UK inflation by one percentage point by year-end, with oil prices up 20% and gas prices up 50%, potentially raising inflation to 3% instead of the expected 2%.
more#uk-inflation
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Britons working harder for less' as living standards see historic slowdown

Lower-income families face historic stagnation: living standards now double every 137 years rather than every 40, with rising in-work poverty and falling incomes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ministers look at blueprint for economic overhaul amid fears cost of living could hand election to far right

Labour is considering a radical economic overhaul to address cost of living discontent and prevent a hard-right government from winning the next election.
#wage-growth
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Pay growth at lowest rate in more than five years

Pay growth has fallen to its lowest rate in over five years at 3.8% annually, while unemployment remains at 5.2% and wages continue rising faster than inflation at 3%.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Pay growth at lowest rate in more than five years

Pay growth has fallen to its lowest rate in over five years at 3.8% annually, while unemployment remains at 5.2% and wages continue rising faster than inflation at 3%.
more#wage-growth
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

BoE warns inflation will soar due to the escalating Middle East crisis - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Bank of England raised its CPI inflation forecast to 3.5% for Q3 2026, attributing the increase to Middle East conflict causing energy market shocks, and maintained interest rates at 3.75% while signaling unlikely rate cuts in 2026.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Wage growth falls to five-year low but Iran war will stall interest rate cut

UK unemployment remains at 5.2% while wage growth falls to its lowest level in over five years, complicating the Bank of England's interest rate decision amid geopolitical inflation pressures.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

UK economy unexpectedly flatlined in January, official figures show

UK economy stalled in January with zero GDP growth as Middle East conflict drove oil prices above $100 per barrel, threatening inflation and delaying interest rate cuts.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Concerns grow 'how the UK economy will withstand the energy crisis' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK economy stalled in January amid energy crisis concerns, with services sector flatlining and stagflation risks rising as oil prices remain elevated above $100 per barrel.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Don't be fooled by recent good news, the UK economy is still in a precarious state

Labour MPs will press for significant public spending increases despite strained public finances, citing strong tax receipts and falling inflation as justification.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Over 4 million working households now struggling to afford a decent life'

More than four million UK working households lack sufficient income to afford a decent life; The Independent relies on donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Mapped: The UK areas where the cost of living is hitting hardest

UK city-level analysis shows significant income deprivation in Blackburn, Hull, Birmingham, and Bradford, while national average incomes rose about 8% in the decade to 2025.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Where has inflation increased and fallen? Flights, food costs and more

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The cost of living crisis hasn't gone away our helpline never stops ringing'

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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