UK planning for food shortages amid Iran war worst-case scenarios
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-17 01:04 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The UK business secretary has revealed the government is undertaking 'worst-case scenario' contingency planning for potential food shortages resulting from the ongoing Iran war. The secretary sought to reassure the public that ministers are actively preparing for the conflict's economic impacts.
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