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UK Chancellor Announces Spending Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce significant spending cuts in her Wednesday spring statement due to rising borrowing costs and weakened economic growth; the OBR will release updated forecasts showing potential halving of 2025 growth forecast to 1%, following January's 0.1% economic shrinkage.

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UK Inflation Eases to 2.8%, but Challenges Remain

UK inflation eased to 2.8% in February, down from 3% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics; Chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce over £10 billion in spending cuts in her Spring Budget to address a £22 billion deficit; Vistry Group reported a 35% drop in pre-tax profit.

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Trump's Trade War Could Slash UK GDP by 1 Percent

The U.K.'s Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warns that President Trump's potential global trade war could reduce UK GDP by up to 1 percent by 2026, impacting growth and increasing economic uncertainty.

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UK Chancellor Announces £4.8 Billion in Welfare Cuts Amidst Economic Uncertainty

In her spring statement, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £4.8 billion in welfare cuts impacting three million households, aiming to stabilize the UK's public finances but sparking criticism and a potential backbench rebellion within the Labour party due to concerns about increased poverty.

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Reeves Announces £15 Billion in Cuts Amidst Faltering Economy and Public Backlash

Facing a credibility crisis, Chancellor Rachel Reeves blames global factors for Britain's faltering economy, announcing £15 billion in cuts amid gloomy forecasts and public disapproval; polls show 53% of voters believe Labour lied about economic plans, and 31% blame Labour for the crisis.

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UK Growth Forecast Cut to 1% for 2025

The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) lowered its 2025 economic growth forecast to 1%, impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves's economic plans; however, the OBR projects stronger growth in later years due to government reforms, but risks remain due to global economic uncertainties.

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UK Councils Court Investors at MIPIM Amidst Austerity, Raising Inequality Concerns

At MIPIM 2024, UK councils aggressively competed for foreign investment in real estate, reflecting austerity measures and potentially exacerbating inequality as investor profits outweigh community benefits.

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Trump's Tariffs Pose 1% GDP Risk to UK

Donald Trump's plan to impose trade tariffs globally could shrink UK GDP by 1 percent and raise inflation by 0.6 percent by 2026-27, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility, prompting the UK government to seek mitigation strategies.

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UK Budget: £14 Billion in Cuts, Defense Spending Surge

The UK's spring budget includes £14 billion in cuts, mainly affecting social welfare, alongside a £5.1 billion increase in defense spending, impacting 3 million people and potentially pushing 250,000 more into poverty by 2030.

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Reeves' Failed Economic Strategy Forces Emergency Budget

Facing criticism for her economic policies, UK Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves must implement an emergency budget to address declining employment, economic growth, and business confidence, all consequences of her initial plans.

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ONS Wage Data Revision Needed Due to Late Employer Submission

The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced that its key wage growth data needs revision due to late data submission from a large employer, impacting the accuracy of economic indicators used by policymakers, including the Bank of England and the government.

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UK Growth Forecast Halved; Welfare Cuts Announced

The British economy's growth forecast for 2025 has been halved to 1 percent, prompting Chancellor Rachel Reeves to announce further cuts to state spending, including welfare, to balance the budget, impacting 3.2 million families by 2029/30 with an average loss of £1,720 per year.

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