UK Facing Soaring Inflation Due to Middle East Conflict, Chancellor Warns

British chancellor says government will take steps to help families cope with cost of living as oil prices surge amid US-Iran crisis
British Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned that the UK is likely to experience rising inflation due to the ongoing US war with Iran. As oil prices have surged past $100 (£75) per barrel for the first time since 2022, Reeves and Prime Minister Keir Starmer have indicated the government will be prepared to intervene to protect UK households from major cost-of-living shocks.
Reeves stated that a
Source: The Guardian


