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UK faces ‘very difficult trade-offs’ in budget because of Iran war, say analysts

Leading thinktank says higher oil prices and inflation will give Andy Burnham a ‘challenging inheritance’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Burnham warned ‘no scope’ for extra borrowing to fund cost-of-living support

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the new Government will be squeezed by more persistent inflation.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2025

Experts warn new EU deal needed with ‘Brexit uncertainty’ still damaging confidence in UK economy

Brexit renegotiation and a massive increase in public investment are needed if Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves want to turn around the UK’s flagging economic fortunes, a major thinktank has said

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Hunt urged to invest £30bn a year in infrastructure or risk ‘decade in doldrums’

Thinktank says stronger than expected tax revenues have given chancellor scope for bold package in autumn statement

The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2023

Rishi Sunak ‘may fall short on pledge to halve inflation in 2023’, top think tank warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research reckons inflation will to fall to 5.4% by the end of the year

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Is Bank of England about to break precedent on interest rates?

Markets expect 0.5 percentage-point rise for first time since independence as inflation rises

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022