UK warns of months of rising costs from Iran war

The British government has issued a warning that Britons may face months of rising costs for energy, food, and airline tickets due to the ongoing war in Iran and resulting supply concerns. The country has been forced to increase its emergency planning in response to the conflict, which has disrupted global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. This follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer's earlier warnings that the conflict could significantly impact the UK economy.