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UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026
Business•February 12, 2026 at 9:14 AMNational

UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026

By Heather Stewart Economics editor•The Guardian - UK News

Consumers and businesses are not yet taking the hint despite six interest rate cutsUK economy grows by only 0.1% amid falling business investmentBusiness live – latest updatesRachel Reeves has suggested 2026 is the year Labour can start to deliver on its economic promises; but 0.1% GDP growth in the final quarter of last year is hardly the springboard she was hoping for.In the supportive message on X she sent on Monday as Keir Starmer’s future appeared under threat, the chancellor claimed “the conditions for the economy to grow are there”. Continue reading...

Consumers and businesses are not yet taking the hint despite six interest rate cuts

Rachel Reeves has suggested 2026 is the year Labour can start to deliver on its economic promises; but 0.1% GDP growth in the final quarter of last year is hardly the springboard she was hoping for.

In the supportive message on X she sent on Monday as Keir Starmer’s future appeared under threat, the chancellor claimed “the conditions for the economy to grow are there”.

Continue reading...

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