UK Economy Contracts Due to Iran War Impact
The UK economy experienced a 0.1% contraction in April, with reports attributing the decline to the economic impact of the ongoing war in Iran. This shrinkage indicates the broader financial repercussions of the conflict on international markets.
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UK Economy Shrank in April as Iran War Started to Take Toll - Bloomberg.com
UK Economy Shrank in April as Iran War Started to Take Toll Bloomberg.com
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GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in March The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April as the Iran war began to take its toll on growth, official figures show. As energy prices have risen as a result of the conflict, after Iran closed off the strait of Hormuz – a key shipping route for global trade – the UK’s strong expansion in the first quarter had been expected to slide into reverse. Continue reading...
By Heather Stewart Economics editor
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The conflict in the Middle East triggered higher energy prices
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The UK's economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data has indicated.
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