Reeves clings to green shoots of recovery as UK economy flatlines
After a tough start to the year, the chancellor’s desire to ‘kickstart growth’ is unlikely to be happen quicklyBusiness live – latest updatesPressure eases on Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% Reeves summons regulator chiefs to push growth agendaUK could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says ministerA return to economic growth, better-than-expected inflation figures, and breathing room in the bond markets. After a difficult start to the year for Rachel Reeves, there are at last a handful of positives to cling onto.For the chancellor, however, she will know talking up a few green shoots of economic recovery would be a dangerous game. The broad story from the economy is it continues to be flat, having eked out modest growth in November after two small monthly falls in output. Continue reading...
After a tough start to the year, the chancellor’s desire to ‘kickstart growth’ is unlikely to be happen quickly
- Business live – latest updates
- Pressure eases on Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1%
- Reeves summons regulator chiefs to push growth agenda
- UK could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says minister
A return to economic growth, better-than-expected inflation figures, and breathing room in the bond markets. After a difficult start to the year for Rachel Reeves, there are at last a handful of positives to cling onto.
For the chancellor, however, she will know talking up a few green shoots of economic recovery would be a dangerous game. The broad story from the economy is it continues to be flat, having eked out modest growth in November after two small monthly falls in output. Continue reading...
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