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UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn
UK businesses are pausing investment and hiring due to rising costs and uncertainty stemming from the Iran war. Surveys indicate a shift toward cost management, with April vacancies dropping significantly as firms face energy and supply chain pressures.
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UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn
May 18, 2026, 7:01 AM
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