Iran war inflation shock set to cut UK household incomes by £2,400

The Guardian · 1 hour ago
Iran war inflation shock set to cut UK household incomes by £2,400
  • CEBR calculates that the average UK household will lose £1,100 of real income in 2026 and a further £1,300 in 2027 as inflation rises and wage growth weakens after the Iran conflict began.
  • The analysis identifies a sustained cost-of-living squeeze on UK households until energy markets calm.

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Until energy markets calm, the squeeze will persistCentre for Economics and Business Research

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