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David Lynch

Rachel Reeves warns of ‘upward inflationary pressure’ caused by Iran war

Chancellor Rachel Reeves at 11 Downing Street during a virtual G7 meeting (Alberto Pezzali/PA) - (PA Wire)

The conflict in Iran is “likely to put upward pressure on inflation” over the coming months, Rachel Reeves has said.

The Chancellor’s warning about the impact of America and Israel’s war with Tehran came after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the longer the war in the Middle East continues, the more likely it is there will be economic damage in the UK.

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