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geopoliticsneutralFTSEPublished Jun 8, 2026, 6:30 AM

UK firms pause hiring as Iran war impacts inflation and economy

UK firms pause hiring as Iran war impacts inflation and economy
UK companies are pausing hiring amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, which has contributed to softer inflation pressures but also energy cost concerns. FTSE 100 gained as data reflected war-related effects on the broader economy.

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