# #235 Another escalation in the Middle East conflict

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Podcast: [Handelsbanken Insights Economic Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/handelsbanken-insights-economic-update-3582626)
Published: 2026-07-13T12:27:27+00:00
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## Resource

In this week's podcast, Daniel Mahoney and James Sproule gauge the economic impact of the latest escalation between Iran, the US and Israel. Plus, James talks about the OBR's view of what the UK economy could look like 50 years in the future. And is the UK becoming more or less unequal? Listen in to find out.

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