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Higher prices could last for eight months after war ends

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has warned of the long-term impacts

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Higher prices could last for eight months after war ends

Higher energy and food prices could last for at least eight months following the end of the US-Israel war with Iran, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones has said. Speaking to the BBC...

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