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Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF

Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF
BBC News Tuesday 13 October 2026, 11:58 UTC 1 min read
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The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
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