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  1. Conflict is increasing price pressures on the UK economy.
  2. The conflict in the Middle East has led to economic pressure specifically impacting UK finances.
  3. Conflict in the Middle East is raising energy prices and driving up borrowing costs, requiring John Healey to fund Andy Burnham's spending pledges.

Amid the Iran conflict driving up pump prices, policy debates intensify as Greg Smith demands the scrapping of the Fuel Duty hike, while Howard Cox criticizes the VAT windfall from oil prices.

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Amid the Iran conflict driving up pump prices, policy debates intensify as Greg Smith demands the scrapping of the Fuel Duty hike, while Howard Cox criticizes the VAT windfall from oil prices.

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