Trump’s war in Iran will cost Brits £2,400 | LBC callers react

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Analysis from the Centre for Economics and Business Research has calculated that knock-ons from the Iran war will will take £1,100 off the real income of the average UK household in 2026, and by a further £1,300 in 2027. Paul Brand asks his LBC listeners: Is it worth it? 03:58 Caller Emma says the war has put her family’s home renovation on hold as steel costs rise. 06:52 Caller Norma questions the focus on Iran’s cost, arguing the UK cannot afford its wider support for Ukraine either. 11:26 Caller Paul warns the war’s true economic cost will rise as global oil reserves are depleted. 12:55 Caller John argues confronting Iran is necessary to prevent a greater regional threat. 16:53 Caller Lorraine says her home-heating oil costs have tripled and calls the war a “disaster”. 22:45 Caller Geoffrey says soaring diesel prices mean he can no longer afford to visit family in Colchester. 26:26 Caller Andrea believes an oil-supply shortage could trigger major inflation, supply-chain disruption

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