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Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient

Faisal Islam: Why the UK economy is surprisingly resilient
BBC News Thursday 12 November 2026, 13:27 UTC 1 min read
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The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?

The UK is seeing impressive growth, but will it last?
Faisal Islam (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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