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Factory input price inflation jumps by most since 1992 due to Iran war – survey

The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey also said manufacturing production contracted for the first time in six months in March.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Oil prices retreat and stock markets rally on Iran war resolution optimism

Stock markets in the UK and globally rebounded on hopes over an end to the Iran conflict, with the FTSE 100 Index soaring as much as 1.7%.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Reeves: Government ‘can’t alleviate every price increase’ from Iran war

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said contingency planning was under way to deal with the economic fallout from the Middle East crisis.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Navy fits ship with minehunting drones ahead of possible Hormuz deployment

The plans will see RFA Lyme Bay fitted with high-tech kit.

Evening Standard · Mar 29

E.On boss calls for energy bills support to be ‘targeted’ as prices set to jump

The UK chief executive said he hopes any support package on bills will be directed towards those most in need.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Iran holding world’s economy ‘hostage’ with Strait of Hormuz closure – Cooper

Donald Trump insisted talks with Iran are ‘going very well’ despite little information being known about the negotiations.

Evening Standard · Mar 27

John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Government grant to reopen CO2 plant amid fears of Iran-linked shortages

The plant on Teesside was mothballed last year after a trade deal with the US cut tariffs on bioethanol, its main product.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Starmer to face MPs as planning to reopen Strait of Hormuz continues

The UK is currently leading efforts to formulate a plan to reopen the vital shipping route after oil prices soared.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Chancellor to set out action as surging prices spark profiteering fears

Rachel Reeves will make a statement to MPs on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 23