While the OECD's prediction for the UK has improved for this year, it is only set to enjoy joint-fourth fastest growth in 2025, at 1.2%, ahead of only Germany and Italy. The UK is also still projected ...

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Economy growth forecast upgraded to 1.1% for 2024

The consultancy EY has upgraded its forecast for the Northern Ireland economy, predicting growth of 1.1% in 2024. In January it had forecast growth of just 0.7% but conditions have improved since then ...

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'Lingering' inflation warning as UK secures major economic upgrade

The UK remains at risk from "lingering" inflation but its economy is among nations showing "robust" growth, according to a biannual report which upgrades its expectations for output both this year and ...

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GBP/USD Forecast: Long-Term Resistance and Economic Uncertainty Weigh on the Pound

Overall, the GBP/USD pair faces multiple headwinds, ranging from weak UK economic data to shifting expectations surrounding US monetary policy. While BoE may try to offer some relief by limiting ...

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Powering Britain’s economy – datacentres gain in status

In this week’s Computer Weekly, the UK government has finally classified datacentres as critical national infrastructure – we ask, what took it so long? We assess the impact of the EU’s new energy ...

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