Trump’s trade war put the UK on the back foot. His actual war may break us | Larry Elliott

The Guardian · April 2, 2026 General

The government looks ill prepared for the coming stagflation storm – its ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach won’t survive a blast of reality Britain is facing the most severe energy shock since the early 1970s , but have no fear: the government has a plan. Details of said plan are still a little sketchy, but will be unveiled in the fullness of time. No need to panic.

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