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Spring Statement Highlights Economic Stability and GrowthUK growth is forecast at 1.1% in 2026 with public borrowing set to fall by nearly £18bn, easing inflation and unemployment pressures.
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- Chancellor Rachel Reeves affirmed that the government holds an effective economic plan to ensure a stable and secure future.
- Falling inflation and interest rates have alleviated living costs while unemployment is predicted to peak this year before declining.
- Public borrowing is expected to decrease by almost £18 billion, remaining below the G7 average.
- Although growth forecasts for 2026 have been revised downward, slight improvements are anticipated in 2027 and 2028.
This Government has the right economic plan for our country… in a world that has become yet more uncertain.— Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, delivering the Spring Statement in the House of Commons
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