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Iran War: The Cost at Home

Shock waves from the Iran War have already been felt in the UK, with fuel prices rising and interest rates on hold. Rahil Sheikh meets families and businesses feeling the squeeze.

Shock waves from the Iran War have already been felt in the UK. Fuel prices have risen and interest rates are on hold, but that could be just the beginning of a much bigger economic impact on energy bills, the price of food and mortgage rates. Reporter Rahil Sheikh meets families already feeling the squeeze, businesses having to adapt to a world turned upside down, and experts trying to make sense of it all. What could the war mean for the economy and the cost of living here at home?

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28 minutes

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Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Rahil Sheikh
Producer John Martin
Director John Martin
Executive Producer Adam Grimley
Editor Karen Wightman

Broadcasts

  • Mon 27 Apr 2026 20:00
  • Mon 27 Apr 2026 23:10
  • Sat 2 May 2026 00:50

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