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Iran war driving up funeral costs in the UK

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The GuardianApr 5, 2026, 10:53 AM

Iran war driving up funeral costs in the UK

Average traditional funeral now costs £4,623, up 1.3% since January, says report from Pure Cremation The war in Iran is pushing up the cost of living in the UK but it is also driving up the “cost of dying” as higher gas prices feed through to funerals. A report has found the average cost of a funeral in Britain is running ahead of inflation, with the war seemingly partly to blame as it has pushed up the price of gas used in crematoriums. Continue reading...

Al JazeeraApr 5, 2026, 3:21 PM

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Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran

US political scientist John Mearsheimer argues Israel, not Iran, is the Middle East country that is ‘highly aggressive’. Grouped from 18 articles across 4 sources.

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CNBCApr 3, 2026, 1:00 PM

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The cost to fly private is up as much as 20% with fuel prices soaring

Deep-pocketed travelers are less likely to get priced out as airfares rise, but they have to navigate unexpected fees related to the Iran war and rising fuel costs.

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The Straits TimesApr 3, 2026, 1:56 PM

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White House seeks $1.93 trillion defence budget as Iran war drives costs

The total year-on-year increase in Pentagon spending would be the largest since World War II.

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Financial TimesApr 3, 2026, 4:00 AM

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Fund managers snap up bonds on growth threat from Iran war

After sharp market sell-off, debt investors shift focus from inflation fears to likely damage to economies

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The GuardianApr 5, 2026, 5:00 AM

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Is the UK falling out of love with social media?

Ofcom data points to more passive consumption amid changes to apps and fears about mental health and past posts Posting significant events in your life, from birthdays to weddings and promotions, is a social media…

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BBC NewsApr 3, 2026, 11:53 AM

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