There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?

March 6, 2026

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

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There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?
There's an inflation wave coming - what does the war mean for the UK economy?

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