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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

UK growth to slow next year after stronger-than-expected 2026, says OECD

The OECD has downgraded its UK growth forecast for 2027 (Victoria Jones/PA) - (PA Archive)

UK economic growth is now expected to slow next year in a blow to Andy Burnham’s ambitions despite a stronger-than-expected performance in 2026 in the face of the Middle East conflict, according to new forecasts.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) also reported that UK inflation will be below previous forecasts this year but will then take longer than expected to fall back to target levels.

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