Anger grows among UK ministers amid fears Iran war could jeopardise Britain’s fragile finances

Anger grows within cabinet over impact of war begun by Donald Trump, who branded Nato allies ‘cowards’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has branded the UK and other Nato allies “cowards” but anger is growing among cabinet ministers that his war in Iran could jeopardise Britain’s fragile finances.Senior members of the government are in despair about the potential effects on the economy, with experts warning of higher energy prices and increased mortgage and borrowing costs. Continue reading...


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