The Latest Breaking News from WEO

UK faces highest inflation in G7 this year and next, IMF warns

According to fund’s World Economic Outlook, Britain is on course to average 3.4% this year and 2.5% in 2026

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

World economy resilient amid Trump tariffs but outlook looks ‘dim’, says IMF

UK and global GDP growth forecasts upgraded for this year but immigration controls could have negative impact

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025

IMF Slashes Global Growth Outlook On Impact Of US Tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump's new tariff policies on the world economy.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2025

UK interest rates will need to stay high into 2024, warns IMF

Britain faces ‘fairly subdued’ growth and ‘persistent’ inflation, global economic health check finds

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

IMF Issues Growth Warning as it Lowers 2023 Forecast

The International Monetary Fund slightly lowered its outlook for the global economy on Tuesday, while predicting that most countries will avoid a recession this year despite economic worries and geopolitical tension. Concerns over high inflation, rising geopolitical tension and financial stability all hang over the updated forecasts, with the impact…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

UK economy forecast to shrink by 0.3% this year, says IMF

IMF says euro area and UK – one of only two G7 countries forecast to contract in 2023 – especially hit by energy costs and inflation

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2023

IMF criticises Kwarteng again over tax cuts and energy package

Fund says chancellor’s measures have made Bank of England’s battle against inflation more difficult

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2022