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title: "Rachel Reeves 'running out of options' to stop UK recession amid Iran crisis, Labour MPs warn"
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description: "The Chancellor's tentatively optimistic forecasts earlier this year have been shattered by the conflict, with soaring oil prices putting fresh pressure on household finances."
datetime: "2026-03-15T00:51:16.000Z"
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# Rachel Reeves 'running out of options' to stop UK recession amid Iran crisis, Labour MPs warn

The Chancellor's tentatively optimistic forecasts earlier this year have been shattered by the conflict, with soaring oil prices putting fresh pressure on household finances.

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