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Starmer to meet Bank of England over Iran war fallout and fuel price pain ahead
International
Published on 27 April 2026
Cobra talks aim to map shocks from Iran
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to convene a Cobra meeting with Bank of England officials to address the economic fallout from the war in Iran. Ahead of the talks, he told trade union members that working people will be supported, but cautioned that higher fuel prices and other economic impacts may linger for some time.
- Starmer calls Cobra meeting with Bank of England officials
- Talks focus on economic fallout from the Iran war
- Working people to be supported, he says
- Rising fuel prices may persist
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