Britain to lose 163,000 jobs amid Iran war fallout - with two UK regions hit the hardest

Two of the UK's lowest income regions will suffer the most painful jobs market woes in 2026, driven by sharp energy price rises and supply chain disruption from the Iran war, a new report suggests

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May 11, 2026 - 01:19
Britain to lose 163,000 jobs amid Iran war fallout - with two UK regions hit the hardest
Two of the UK's lowest income regions will suffer the most painful jobs market woes in 2026, driven by sharp energy price rises and supply chain disruption from the Iran war, a new report suggests
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