UK Braces for Food Shortages

Business Secretary Peter Kyle has confirmed that ministers are preparing for potential gaps on supermarket shelves, particularly affecting supplies of chicken and pork.

The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has slowed global trade, leading to a 'CO2 crunch' that could force rationing of the gas for industrial users.

While the government aims to reassure the public that these are precautionary measures, the prospect of empty shelves has added to the economic anxiety surrounding the Iran war.

Retailers like Tesco have already warned that profits may dip as they struggle to keep food prices affordable amid rising supply chain costs.