Think Tank Warns UK Economy Faces £35bn Hit From Iran War

A think tank has warned that the UK economy could face a £35 billion hit and a risk of recession this year due to the potential impact of a Middle East conflict involving Iran. This economic downturn is projected even in a best-case scenario for the energy crisis.

28 Apr, 23:01 — 28 Apr, 23:01

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The potential for a conflict involving Iran carries significant global economic risks, particularly concerning energy prices and supply chains. This warning highlights the severe domestic economic consequences the UK could face, impacting inflation, growth, and living standards.

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The UK economy faces a potential £35bn hit due to an Iran war
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) issued the warning
Even under a best-case scenario, economic growth would be slower in 2026 and 2027

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The UK economy could face a £35bn hit from an Iran war

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The conflict could lead to a recession in the UK this year

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Economic growth would be slower in 2026 and 2027 even in a best-case scenario

agreed·The GuardianThe Independent

The impact of Donald Trump’s Iran war would be a 'serious blow' to Keir Starmer’s economic hopes

unverified·The Independent

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The GuardianMostly Factual127d ago

UK faces £35bn hit and risk of recession this year over impact of Iran war, thinktank warns

Niesr says even under best-case scenario, economy would grow at slower pace in 2026 and 2027 because of conflict Britain is facing a £35bn economic hit and the risk of a recession this year as the fallout from the Iran war adds to the pressure on Keir Starmer’s government, a leading thinktank has warned. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) said that even under a best-case scenario the UK economy would grow at a much slower pace this year and next because of the Midd...

By Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent

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The IndependentMostly Factual127d ago