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Rachel Reeves warns of ‘cost to British families and businesses’ of Iran war
Reeves said the government will support households and businesses as gas prices rise and allies seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned on Sunday that the war in Iran will impose financial costs on British families and businesses, though the government remains committed to providing support despite uncertain scale.
- Vice President Vance's 21-hour peace talks with Iran in Pakistan ended without a deal early Sunday, as Tehran refused to commit to abandoning its nuclear weapons program, casting uncertainty over the shaky two-week ceasefire.
- Gas prices have risen sharply during the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil was transported, impacting both households and the UK's manufacturing sector.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with Donald Trump about a "practical plan" to resume vessel movement through the shipping lane, while Ms Reeves stated ensuring the ceasefire holds is the best protection against higher costs.
- Britain is set to host talks next week with a coalition of countries aimed at reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, and later this week the Chancellor will set out plans to boost Britain's competitiveness.
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Rachel Reeves warns of ‘cost to British families and businesses’ of Iran war
The Chancellor said the ‘immediate priority must be to ensure that the ceasefire holds’.
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