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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Karl Matchett

Brexit cost revealed as UK economy took 6% hit, Bank of England data shows

Brexit has cost the UK economy at least six per cent in lost growth, an analysis of Bank of England (BoE) data shows – with external studies suggesting the true amount could be even higher.

Economists looked at ten years’ worth of data and decisions from thousands of British firms, as well as the growth and economic factors that have occurred since the UK voted to leave. They also attempted to plot the path the nation might have taken if voters had opted to remain in the European Union.

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