https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-threatens-healey-s-budget-plans-think-tank-warnsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-threatens-healey-s-budget-plans-think-tank-warnshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/iran-war-threatens-healey-s-budget-plans-think-tank-warns#u122539Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:58:20 +0000A potential war in Iran could threaten UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget plans, according to a think tank warning. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) cautions that a significant increase in military spending, possibly to support allies or respond to the conflict, could create a £35 billion hole in the government's finances. This hole needs to be filled to maintain current public spending plans.Why it mattersThe warning comes as tensions in the Middle East escalate, with concerns about the impact on oil prices and global economic stability. The UK government is set to unveil its