The UK government has warned that families may continue to suffer economic consequences from the ongoing Iran war until Christmas. Cabinet Minister Darren Jones stated that global trade could experience an eight-month lag in recovery even after the conflict ends. He emphasized that the UK is preparing for potential shortages and supply chain disruptions. Higher prices for energy, food, and flights are expected as a result of the conflict, which has blocked the critical Strait of Hormuz. Sir Keir Starmer has urged former US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait to mitigate the severe economic impacts. Additionally, Heineken's outgoing chief executive, Dolf van den Brink, expressed concerns about rising beer prices due to increased costs of essential brewing fuels and glass bottles, highlighting inflationary pressures that could affect consumer sentiment in the medium term.