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Anna Wise

UK economy ‘may grow by only 0.3% next year if Middle East disruption goes on’

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Jack Taylor/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK economy will barely grow next year if disruption to the Strait of Hormuz linked to the Iran war continues until the end of 2026, Treasury officials have briefed the Prime Minister.

Internal modelling from the Treasury suggests UK GDP (gross domestic product) could see growth as low as 0.3% in 2027, Government sources have said.

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