UK ‘to lose 163,000 jobs in 2026’ amid Iran war fallout, as oil price jumps again – business live

UK ‘to lose 163,000 jobs in 2026’ amid Iran war fallout, as oil price jumps again – business live - short news


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The Iran war has hit passenger numbers at the UK’s largest airport.

Heathrow has reported this morning that passenger numbers in April fell 5% to 6.7 million, which it says reflects “the ongoing impact of the Middle East conflict on some markets and short-term adjustments to travel plans”.

“We know passengers want certainty when planning their hard-earned summer holidays, so we are supporting Government and..


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source: The Guardian - 11.05.2026

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