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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Henry Saker-Clark

INSANE: Uk economic growth upgraded this year amid temporary boost from spending | Rare Historical Photos

The UK economy is also on track to grow by 2% next year (PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK economy is set to grow more than expected this year and next year partly due to a boost from the Chancellor’s significant Budget spending plans, the Government’s official forecaster has said.

However, the fiscal watchdog also reduced its economic growth projections for the longer-term as the Government increased tax measures.

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