The OECD has just published its latest interim economic outlook report into G20 finances. Bad news for Reeves…
Some meaningful reductions in growth projections for the UK are penned in. In 2025 only 1.4% growth is expected, a 0.3% reduction on December’s projection. 2026’s growth is also forecast to be lower at 1.2%, a 0.1% reduction. Just when the Chancellor needed a boost…
Core inflation is also predicted to be higher by 0.1% in 2025 than previously forecast. The Bank of England rate-setters will be watching ahead of Thursday’s new announcement…
Kemi Badenoch at the 1922-ConHome bash last night:
“I did praise [Burnham] for his stamina, it was amazing. All I had to do was sit back and lie there. I didn’t have to do anything at all…”