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31 Mar 2026

Ministers discuss how to help Scots faced with rising costs due to Iran war

Ministers discuss how to help Scots faced with rising costs due to Iran war

John Swinney says the Scottish Government is to assess how it can help Scots affected by the ramifications of the war in the Middle East.

The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGoRR) met on Tuesday night where it discussed how the war has affected businesses and households through the increased prices for fuel, food and other bills.

The meeting was chaired by the First Minister and attended by several ministers and cabinet secretaries.

Mr Swinney said: “The impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on people and businesses in Scotland is becoming more significant by the day.

“As concerns continue to grow across our communities and sectors, I convened SGoRR to assess the situation in detail and to consider what further engagement, support, or actions may be required from the Scottish Government, our partners and others in the days and weeks ahead.”

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