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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Williams

UK economy expected to show signs of Iran war impact as fuel prices soar

Britain’s economy is poised to reveal the impact of the Iran war this Friday, with official figures for April expected to show a sharp contraction following a surprisingly robust start to the year.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is anticipated to report the initial signs of a household squeeze, as the conflict drove fuel prices upwards.

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