UK firms hit as Iran war delivers biggest costs rise in 44 years

Sky News Tuesday 24th March 2026, 9:31AM 1 min read 4 hours ago

UK manufacturers are grappling with the biggest monthly leap in their costs since 1992, according to the first snapshot of the Middle East conflict's effect on the economy.

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