About this episode
The episode discusses the economic impacts of global conflicts, particularly focusing on the situation in Iran and its effects on UK households.
The conflict in Iran has very grave human costs for the Middle East. But it also has economic costs and they are being felt around the world and here in the UK. Just this week the Resolution Foundation think tank said higher energy bills could mean typical British households are £480 worse off this year. From heat pumps to pensions and solar panels to savings - what changes have you made because of the changing world? Felicity Hannah is joined by Ian Preston from the Centre for Sustainable Energy in Bristol, Ellen Fraser from the energy consultancy Baringa and Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at AJ Bell. Presenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: James Graham Editor: Rob Cave Senior News Editor: Sarah Wadeson (First broadcast 3pm Wednesday 15th April 2026) Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire
People in this episode
Host: Felicity Hannah
Guests: Ian Preston, Ellen Fraser, Sarah Coles
Topics covered
- global economic impact
- energy costs
- personal finance
- sustainable energy
- household budgeting
Keywords
- Iran conflict
- energy bills
- Resolution Foundation
- personal finance
- sustainable energy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Resolution Foundation, Centre for Sustainable Energy, Baringa, AJ Bell
Places: UK, Iran
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