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UK wage growth lags as Iran war weighs on cost of living

Business | Euronews RSS UK 18 August 2026, 09:35 UTC 18 Aug 2026

UK wage growth lags as Iran war weighs on cost of living — Business | Euronews RSS

The ongoing Middle East crisis has led to soaring energy prices across the UK and much of Europe, further contributing to higher living costs.

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