Why the UK Economy Has No Shock Absorbers Left for Global War
By Times News
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The escalating war involving Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, rapidly translating into higher utility and fuel bills for households across the United Kingdom. #ukpolitics #costofliving As Brent crude experiences sharp surges, the structural vulnerabilities of the British economy leave ordinary citizens disproportionately exposed to external geopolitical shocks. Tom Calver, data editor at The Times, breaks down the raw numbers to show exactly how much this conflict is costing domestic budgets. Read the best of our journalism: https://www.thetimes.com/ Listen live to Times Radio: https://www.thetimes.com/radio/live Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=timesonlinevideo Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timesandsundaytimes/ Find us on X: https://x.com/thetimes Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimes/
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