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  1. Conflict in the Middle East is causing economic headwinds, leading to chief economists using specific data from the Office for National Statistics to inform their outlook.
  2. Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are affecting global oil supplies and driving price hikes.

ONS Reports UK Cost-of-Living Crisis Amid Global Conflicts

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 19
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The Office for National Statistics reported that the cost-of-living crisis is the greatest issue facing the U.K. since 2022. Inflation in the U.K. peaked at 11.1 per cent in October 2022, and has since stabilized at three per cent. The reports also detail Russia's hybrid warfare campaign against the U.K., which includes economic manipulation and disinformation efforts.

From neweasterneurope.eu

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The cost-of-living pressures are linked to global conflicts, such as those in the Middle East, which drive economic headwinds. The statistics provided by the Office for National Statistics are essential inputs for the Bank of England's monetary policy and for HM Treasury's fiscal planning.

Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are affecting global oil supplies and driving price hikes.

From neweasterneurope.eu

Who's involved

  • Office for National StatisticsReports official economic and social data for the United Kingdom.
  • U.K.Is experiencing the cost-of-living crisis and economic pressures.
  • Bank of EnglandUses official statistics from the Office for National Statistics for monetary policy decisions.
  • HM TreasuryUses official economic data from the Office for National Statistics to inform policy.
  • British Chambers of CommerceIs a business organization operating in the United Kingdom.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Bank of EnglandSpeculative

    Monetary policy might be adjusted by the Bank of England in response to inflation driven by geopolitical conflict.

  • HM TreasurySpeculative

    Fiscal adjustments and debt management might be required by HM Treasury due to inflation and economic instability.

  • British Chambers of CommerceSpeculative

    Operational costs might increase for the British Chambers of Commerce due to rising energy and commodity prices.

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