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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Chancellor warns tough Budget looms as Trump’s war with Iran hits UK economy

The Chancellor has warned of a difficult autumn Budget as the British economy faces the impact of US president Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East.

John Healey issued the warning following a sharp increase in Government borrowing earlier this week, which reflected lender anxieties over the inflationary consequences of the US war with Iran.

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