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UK Jobs at Risk Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Economic Slowdown

4/20/2026

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A quarter of a million jobs in Britain could be at risk due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
The EY Item Club, EY’s macro forecasting team, projects the UK economy will flatline in 2026 Q2–Q3, with growth at 0.7%.
Unemployment could rise to 5.8% by mid-2027.
CFOs show a net confidence of -57%, citing geopolitical risks, rising energy costs, and inflation that drive defensive strategies and reduced spending.

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Story summary

A quarter of a million jobs in Britain could be at risk due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
The EY Item Club, EY’s macro forecasting team, projects the UK economy will flatline in 2026 Q2–Q3, with growth at 0.7%.
Unemployment could rise to 5.8% by mid-2027.
CFOs show a net confidence of -57%, citing geopolitical risks, rising energy costs, and inflation that drive defensive strategies and reduced spending.