Business group slashes UK growth forecasts for the “long and challenging" year ahead - BCC economists expect inflation and interest rates to stay higher than previously forecast ...

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Goldman Sachs raises 2025 economic growth forecast for Germany, Euro area

Goldman Sachs raised its economic growth forecast for Germany this year, citing the prospect of increased military and infrastructure spending, and also upgraded the growth estimate for the broader ...

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Economic growth forecast to slow over US whisky tariffs fears

ECONOMIC growth is forecast to slow amid concerns over US tariffs on whisky after Scotland outperformed the UK last year.

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Economic growth forecast to slow amid fears over US tariffs on whisky

Ernst & Young LLP also warned employer national insurance increases could affect investment and hiring decisions.

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Scotland’s growth forecast downgraded

The latest EY ITEM Club Scotland forecast projects a gross value added (GVA) growth of 0.9%. While GDP data suggests a favourable outlook with growth in Scotland outperforming the UK in 2024, it masks ...

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