A report cited by UK media outlets says the United Kingdom is at risk of losing around 163,000 jobs as economic effects linked to the war involving Iran feed through to the broader economy. The analysis is attributed to the forecasting group the Item Club. It suggests the labour market impact would not be evenly spread across the country. Two lower-income regions are identified as likely to experience the most severe difficulties: South Wales and the Humber. The report warns that these areas could face a sharper deterioration in job prospects than other parts of the UK, reflecting their economic vulnerability and the types of industries and employment most exposed to wider shocks. While the outlets focus on the regional distribution of risk, the shared headline figure—163,000 jobs—forms the central estimate across the coverage. The report’s conclusions are presented as forecasts rather than confirmed outcomes.