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Evening Standard
Henry Saker-Clark

Inflation to rise to 3.2% for 2025 as growth forecast slashed – OBR

UK inflation is now expected to average 3.2% this year, according to the OBR (PA) - (PA Wire)

UK economic growth forecasts have been slashed in half for this year as inflation increases more sharply, according to the fiscal watchdog.

The Government’s official forecaster has also warned that interest rates are set to stay higher for longer and that unemployment will rise beyond previous projections.

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