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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Steeper UK productivity cut of more than 20bn makes tax rises more likely

A 0.3 percentage-point OBR downgrade to UK productivity could add about £21bn to public borrowing, increasing pressure to raise taxes or alter the budget.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy

The 2020 Brexit deal has caused a measured long-term hit to UK productivity—OBR estimates a 4% loss—affecting Budget choices and trade-reset negotiations.
World news
fromFortune
1 month ago

Ray Dalio warns 'we're heading into very, very dark times' and says the solution comes from a Chinese proverb: 'A smart rabbit has 3 holes' | Fortune

The U.S. and U.K. face an impending era of severe economic, social, and geopolitical turmoil driven by debt, internal conflict, and weak productivity.
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