UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026
by Heather Stewart Economics editor from on (#73GWV)
Consumers and businesses are not yet taking the hint despite six interest rate cuts
Rachel Reeves has suggested 2026 is the year Labour can start to deliver on its economic promises; but 0.1% GDP growth in the final quarter of last year is hardly the springboard she was hoping for.
In the supportive message on X she sent on Monday as Keir Starmer's future appeared under threat, the chancellor claimed the conditions for the economy to grow are there".
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