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Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy
By Heather Stewart and Phillip Inman

As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/21/trump-iran-deal-long-shadow-global-economy

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Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy

As the price of crude oil falls governments are counting the costs of the war in the Middle East

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The Guardian Feeds6d ago

Burnham must be upfront about tax or risk spooking the bond markets | Heather Stewart
By Heather Stewart

Victory in Makerfield is propelling him towards No 10 but investors expect to know how he will fund his promises

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/21/andy-burnham-leadership-labour-makerfield-no-10-tax-spooking-bond-markets

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Burnham must be upfront about tax or risk spooking the bond markets

Victory in Makerfield is propelling him towards No 10 but investors expect to know how he will fund his promises

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The Guardian FeedsJun 18

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy
By Heather Stewart

Two MPC members vote for a quarter-point rise but Bank argues rapid reaction risks creating volatility

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/18/interest-rates-bank-of-england-hold-keep-iran

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Bank of England keeps interest rates at 3.75% as Iran conflict weighs on economy

Higher energy costs due to the closure of strait of Hormuz are expected to boost inflation and slow UK growth

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The Guardian FeedsJun 17

Surprisingly benign UK inflation data signals a softer Iran war hit than feared
By Heather Stewart

War’s impact on UK cost of living more muted than first forecast suggesting fuel price rises have failed to spill out more widely across UK plc

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/17/uk-inflation-rate-softer-iran-war-hit-than-expected

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Surprisingly benign UK inflation data signals a softer Iran war hit than feared

War’s impact on UK cost of living more muted than first forecast suggesting fuel price rises have failed to spill out more widely across UK plc

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CheshireAug 11, 2023
Why, even now, do we think a woman’s work is worth less?
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Why, even now, do we think a woman’s work is worth less?

Progress in Asda equal pay case may help root out sexist assumptions behind persistent gender gap

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Buy now, pay later firms stay unregulated – and Britons are racking up debt

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CheshireAug 2, 2023
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The Brexit ‘red tape’ illusion has been exposed by the Tories’ CE mark climbdown

Despite claims over taking back control, UK is forced to comply with rules on which it has no say

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CheshireApr 15, 2023
Why NHS in England appears destined for months of further strikes
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Why NHS in England appears destined for months of further strikes

Rejection of pay deal underlines nurses’ fury at state of health service as RCN’s handling of dispute is questioned

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