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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Inflation to surge and growth to drop in fresh economic blow to Reeves

Rachel Reeves has suffered a fresh blow ahead of her autumn Budget with an international report warning that her high-tax and spend policies will stifle economic growth and cause a surge in inflation.

The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said Britain’s “tighter fiscal stance” will see growth ease sharply, from 1.4 per cent this year to 1 per cent in 2026.

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