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Burnham warned ‘no scope’ for extra borrowing to fund cost-of-living support

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the new Government will be squeezed by more persistent inflation.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

UK economy set for £35bn hit from Middle East energy crisis, think tank says

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the UK could enter a recession this year if the crisis is particularly protracted.

Evening Standard · Apr 28

UK interest rates could go back above 4% if energy shock persists, Niesr warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said the Bank of England will have to contend with a ‘shock’ to energy costs.

Evening Standard · Mar 4

Bank shares rally as Italy waters down windfall tax; UK heads towards five years of lost economic growth – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

UK economy faces ‘stuttering growth’ over next 2 years due to higher interest rates

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research says the economy will avoid a recession

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

UK economy faces ‘stuttering growth’ due to higher interest rates – think tank

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research said in its main forecast that the economy will avoid a recession

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023