Globalisation is under threat from Iran war – and Britain is uniquely vulnerable

The economic ripples from the US-Israel attacks will soon become waves, engulfing everything from energy prices to food supplies In retaliation for the US-Israeli missile attacks, Iran has launched what amounts to all-out economic warfare. Should the conflict continue even for another week, its impacts will start to be felt around the world as the third price surge since the pandemic washes through global markets. For Britain, a further turn of the screw on living standards arrives just as po...

By James Meadway

European markets dip over escalating concerns of conflict with Iran