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Iran war adds £500 to UK energy bills, IFS warns

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How long will the Iran war last, and will it be a protracted conflict?
What specific financial support will the UK government provide to households and businesses, and when will it be announced?
Will the UK's fiscal headroom be significantly eroded, and will the Chancellor need to raise taxes or cut spending?
How high will energy bills and inflation rise as a result of the conflict?
Will the UK government scrap or modify the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas?
UK government borrowing in the latest financial yearfactual

Borrowing fell by £19.8 billion to £132 billion, lower than expected and the lowest since 2022-23.

According to Daily Mail - News, The Independent - Business
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Government racked up the highest February borrowing on record outside of Covid at £14.3 billion, far more than analysts expected.

According to Daily Mail - Home

Context: The contradiction arises from different time periods: the full-year figure shows improvement, while a single month (February) showed a record high. This highlights the volatility in the public finances and the impact of the conflict.

Impact of the Iran war on UK borrowing costsfactual

The war has added around £12 billion to the UK's national interest bill due to rising Gilt yields.

According to Daily Express - Finance
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The Resolution Foundation warns of a potential £16 billion surge in government borrowing by 2029-30 due to the conflict.

According to The Independent - Business

Context: Both estimates point to significant fiscal deterioration, but the figures differ in scope and timeframe, reflecting uncertainty about the conflict's duration and economic impact.

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