How war in the Middle East could affect UK interest rates

March 9, 2026 · The Independent

As pope seeks dialogue and diplomacy, 2 US cardinals reject US-Israeli war in Iran
Pope Leo XIV is calling for an end to the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and expressing deep sorrow for those killed
Majority of American voters oppose military action in Iran and 77% expect it will result in a terror attack on US soil, poll shows
More than 1,200 people in Iran have been killed since the U.S. and Israel began striking the country over a week ago, ac
Oil Prices Spike as Iran War Impacts Global Energy Flows
Strikes on oil infrastructure and a near-standstill in the Strait of Hormuz are taking a toll.
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Trump has a limited time to end the war – perhaps a week at most
Iran new leaders may be willing to subordinate their foreign and defence policies to US objectives in order to retain co