Rachel Reeves has said it is "certainly not good for the British economy to have trade disrupted" as a result of the Middle East crisis.The Chancellor indicated the Government could be prepared to intervene to help with energy costs if the conflict spiralled.

Rachel Reeves has said it is "certainly not good for the British economy to have trade disrupted" as a result of the Middle East crisis.The Chancellor indicated the Government could be prepared to intervene to help with energy costs if the conflict spiralled.