Iran war sparks food supply fears

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The interruption to supplies of fertiliser and its key ingredients due to the war in Iran could cost up to 10 billion meals a week globally and will hit poorest countries hardest, according to the boss of one of the world's biggest fertiliser producers. We speak to our business correspondent and hear from farmers. Rogue chip shops in the UK have been passing off catfish as “traditional fish and chips” to cut costs, the BBC has learned. We have details of the investigation and put the BBC canteen’s fish and chips to the test. Four people share what it is like to socialise and date as a wheelchair user. The German airline Lufthansa says it has found an Oscar statue, which went missing on a flight from New York to Germany. Listeners share the precious things they have lost while flying. A study into weight-loss injections suggests they could also help tackle alcoholism. Our health reporter explains. Presenter: James Reynolds (Photo: A worker transports food products at Ridley Road Market in Dalston, east London, Britain, 27 March 2026. Credit: Tolga Akmen/EPA-EFE)