UK Jobs Decrease Because of War in Middle East

May 11, 2026, 10:12
UKFinance

Introduction

A new report says the UK will lose 163,000 jobs this year. This happens because of the war with Iran.

Main Body

Energy costs are high. People spend less money in shops. Many people in South Wales and the Humber will lose jobs in factories and building. London, Birmingham, and Glasgow will lose jobs in shops and hotels. London will lose 25,000 jobs. Poor families in Newcastle and Belfast spend more money on food and heat. But Cambridge and hospitals will get more jobs. The government wants to help. They will lower energy costs for 10,000 factories. They want clean energy by 2030.

Conclusion

The UK will lose 163,000 jobs. Poor families and factory workers will have the most problems.

Learning

🎯 The 'Will' Pattern

In this text, we see a word used many times to talk about the future: will.

How it works: Subject + will + action word

Examples from the text:

  • UK → will lose jobs.
  • London → will lose 25,000 jobs.
  • Cambridge → will get more jobs.

📦 Word Grouping

Look at how the text connects places to jobs:

PlaceJob Type
South WalesFactories 🏭
LondonHotels 🏨
HospitalsHealthcare 🏥

Quick Tip: Use "in" for locations: "Jobs in London" or "Jobs in factories."

Vocabulary Learning

report (n.)
A written statement giving information about something.
Example:The new report says the UK will lose 163,000 jobs this year.
lose (v.)
To stop having something or to no longer have it.
Example:The UK will lose many jobs this year.
jobs (n.)
Paid work that people do.
Example:Many people will lose jobs in factories.
war (n.)
A conflict between countries or groups.
Example:The war with Iran caused the loss of jobs.
energy (n.)
Power that is used to do work or produce heat.
Example:Energy costs are high.
costs (n.)
The amount of money needed to buy something.
Example:Energy costs are high.
high (adj.)
Large in amount or degree.
Example:Energy costs are high.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:People spend less money in shops.
spend (v.)
To use money to buy something.
Example:People spend less money in shops.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying goods.
Example:People spend less money in shops.
shops (n.)
Places where goods are sold.
Example:People spend less money in shops.
factories (n.)
Buildings where goods are made.
Example:Many people will lose jobs in factories.
building (n.)
A structure with a roof and walls.
Example:Many people will lose jobs in building.
London (n.)
Capital city of the United Kingdom.
Example:London will lose 25,000 jobs.
poor (adj.)
Having little money or resources.
Example:Poor families spend more money on food.
families (n.)
Groups of people living together.
Example:Poor families spend more money on food.
food (n.)
Things that people eat.
Example:Poor families spend more money on food.
heat (n.)
Warmth from a source.
Example:Poor families spend more money on heat.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government wants to help.