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In the weeks leading up to the outbreak of war in Iran, the rapid growth of the British economy highlighted the huge impact of conflicts in the Middle East on the UK's economic situation. The UK's Office for National Statistics stated on Thursday that the Gross Domestic Product increased by 0.5% in February, far exceeding economists' expectations of 0.1% and marking the strongest monthly growth data since 2024. However, the situation rapidly changed since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28. The attacks damaged energy supply lines and disrupted global markets. The impact of this war on the UK will be greater than any other major developed economy, leading to higher borrowing costs and greater pressure on the struggling government. Economists expect inflation to skyrocket to nearly double the Bank of England's target and have already downgraded the UK's economic growth forecast. According to the Resolution Foundation, the energy shock is estimated to reduce the income of an average household by around 500 pounds (approximately $673).