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Business·30‏/4‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Three million UK households skipping meals as cost of living crisis deepens

Three million UK households are skipping meals due to rising costs, according to Which?. Consumer confidence has fallen to -62, the lowest since the 2022 cost of living crisis peak. Eighty-five percent are worried about food prices and 80% about fuel prices, with 71% believing the UK economy will deteriorate in the next 12 months. The average missed bill payment rate has risen to 7.5%.

Tell us: how are you adjusting your household finances as the Iran war pushes up costs?

We’d like to hear how you’re adapting your expenditure as the cost of living rises amid the conflict in the Middle EastRising prices and economic uncertainty linked to the conflict in the Middle East are putting pressure on household budgets across the UK.The Bank of England has warned that more than a million additional households could face higher mortgage payments in the coming years, as borrowing costs rise and lenders pull or reprice deals. Surveys suggest millions of households are already making changes to cope – cutting back, dipping into savings or taking on debt. Continue reading...

Guardian Business

Survey: One-Third of Crypto Traders Cut Spending Amid Market Downturn

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26‏/4‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

Survey: One-Third of Crypto Traders Cut Spending Amid Market Downturn

A CEX.IO survey of 1,100 US-based active crypto traders finds 36% reduced everyday spending due to market conditions, with 10% making significant sacrifices. 37% reported delaying or cancelling purchases, including 21% postponing major financial commitments like home or car purchases. Bitcoin remains about 40% below its October 2025 high. Despite the downturn, 79% plan to hold or increase positions over the next six months.

Cointelegraph

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UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid fuel price surge linked to Iran conflict

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Economy·22‏/4‏/2026ملخص الذكاء الاصطناعي

UK inflation rises to 3.3% amid fuel price surge linked to Iran conflict

UK inflation rose to 3.3% in March from 3% in February, matching economists' forecasts, as fuel prices surged following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The conflict has pushed global oil prices to around $100/barrel and threatened supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. The IMF warned Britain faces the sharpest growth slowdown and joint highest inflation in the G7 this year. The Bank of England held interest rates steady but cautioned that prolonged conflict could force borrowing cost increases.

Guardian Business

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