Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

The UK Chancellor is attempting to leverage current economic conditions to boost consumer and business confidence, as debate continues over whether the UK economy is truly recovering.

The UK Chancellor is attempting to leverage current economic conditions to boost consumer and business confidence, as a BBC report questions the validity of claims that the economy is 'turning a corner'.

The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence.