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Is the government really growing the economy?

We debunk the claims from the Budget
April 12, 2023
by Hermione Taylor
  • The UK economy is expected to shrink but avoid recession this year
  • The Spring Budget’s growth headlines need to be put in context

The following facts were revealed by the Spring Budget: 

  1. The UK economy is set to avoid a recession this year
  2. The government is on track to meet its target of growing the economy
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