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Will the Budget delay tough decisions as inflation risks rise?
With the Iran conflict fuelling inflation concerns, does the government have any room to manoeuvre? Former pensions minister Guy Opperman discusses whether a do-no-harm Budget means delaying difficult decisions.
Edited byMatthew Davies
Edited by
Matthew Davies
Published Oct 23, 2026
Published
Oct 23, 2026
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Nicholas Hyett
Lead Alternatives Analyst
Nicholas leads on HL's UK smaller companies and alternatives investment research and is a member of the Senior Research Team.
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Published: 23rd October 2026