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Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Britain Warned it May Already be in Recession as “Extended Agony” Hits Economy

 The UK may already be in recession as Rachel Reeves’s record tax raid brings “extended agony” for the economy, an investment bank has warned. The Telegraph has more.

National GDP may be shrinking after a swathe of Labour policies that have “notably damaged” economic growth, analysts at Shore Capital said.

The warning came as separate figures showed consumer confidence has plunged to a 12-month low as households worry that they will lose their jobs in the wake of the Budget.

Clive Black, of Shore Capital, said the UK may have entered 2025 in a “technical recession”, which is classed as two quarters of declining GDP.

He added: “The Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer have notably damaged the momentum of the UK economy since they came to power through their flawed messaging and policy announcements....<<<Read More>>>...