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We are determined to defy forecasts on growthThe latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy shrank in October, contrary to expectations. Economists had anticipated that UK GDP would grow by 0.1% in the three months to October, but the data shows it contracted by 0.1%. The slowdown in GDP growth was partly driven by a […]
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The global economy has proved more resilient than expected this yearThe Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its latest Economic Outlook, setting out projections for global growth over the coming years. According to the report, global economic growth is expected to slow from 3.2% in 2025 to 2.9% in 2026 due to higher tariff rates temporarily impacting trade and investment. However, once […]
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This Budget will bring down inflation and provide immediate relief for familiesThe Chancellor delivered her second Budget last Wednesday, which included a number of tax and spending measures, estimated to raise £26bn in taxes by 2029/30. In her opening remarks, Rachel Reeves said “This Budget will bring down inflation and provide immediate relief for families,” before adding that she was choosing to deliver “a Budget for […]
