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Burnham warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year

Burnham warned of Iran war impact on UK growth next year
BBC UK Wednesday 12 August 2026, 13:33 UTC 1 min read
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The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
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