How the Iran war is hitting the UK

Author: Simon EnglishPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: United Kingdom

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

The US-Israel war on Iran is causing consumer confidence in the UK to plummet to a two-year low. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political friction by refusing to allow the US to use UK bases for strikes on Iran. Iranians living in the UK are experiencing deep concern, particularly due to the severing of communications with their loved ones in Iran.

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