UK Economy Pulls a Cheeky 0.3% in March, Iran War or No Iran War
UK GDP grew 0.3% in March 2026, defying forecasts of a contraction despite the Iran war. Q1 came in at 0.6%, but economists warn the good news may be front-loaded.
UK GDP grew 0.3% in March 2026, defying forecasts of a contraction despite the Iran war. Q1 came in at 0.6%, but economists warn the good news may be front-loaded.
The EY Item Club says the UK could lose 163,000 jobs in 2026 as Iran war fallout drives up energy costs, with South Wales and the Humber set to take the heaviest regional hits.
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US Secretary of State Rubio predicts the Middle East conflict will end within weeks, while British households reel from record petrol prices, slashed growth forecasts, and the biggest market sell-off since 2022.
The OECD has cut UK growth to just 0.7% and hiked inflation forecasts to 4.0%, making Britain the worst-hit major economy from the Iran conflict thanks to its heavy reliance on energy imports.
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