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Live News,15 Apr 2026,29 mins

Iran War food shortages?

Newsnight

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The UK could face food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario of the Iran conflict drawn up by government officials. We'll bring you the details of what it could mean for your household. And in Washington Rachel Reeves says the Iran war was a mistake. Whilst the US President says the trade deal with the UK “can always be changed”. Is the government’s ramped‑up rhetoric wise and why the change of tone? With Victoria Derbyshire

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