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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jon Stone

UK economy now in recession, Jeremy Hunt announces during Autumn Budget OLD

PA

Britain is “now in recession”, Jeremy Hunt has told MPs as he unveils his plan for more tax rises and spending cuts.

Speaking during his autumn budget the chancellor said the Office for Budget Responsibility believes the economy is now contracting.

A recession occurs when the economy shrinks for two consecutive quarters.

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