Blow for Brits as OECD downgrades UK's economic growth forecast for this year and warns country could be the worst performer in the G7 next year… while US rate cut delay delivers blow to hopes of early BoE move
02-05-2024 09:46 via dailymail.co.uk

Blow for Brits as OECD downgrades UK's economic growth forecast for this year and warns country could be the worst performer in the G7 next year… while US rate cut delay delivers blow to hopes of early BoE move

The OECD expects 'sluggish' performance from the UK in 2024 and 2025 - with the country performing worse than any other G7 member next year.
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