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Economy
United Kingdom
Started January 29, 2026

Afternoon all, Big week for turning around in Westminster. The highlight (so far as we’re concerned) was a welcome upside surprise on monthly growth – the no-fun caveat for which is that on more reliable longer-term measures we’re actually growing even slower than our dismal recent track record. For those wanting to know more about how to pull those levers, we have a sneak peak of our big growth paper below that we’ll be launching on Monday. If you’re a big fan of entertaining but informative...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
Investing in targeted sectors could unlock potential and drive real growth, rather than relying on reactive measures to boost monthly statistics.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
The excitement over growth figures may distract from necessary structural reforms; we need a critical evaluation of our economic strategies moving forward.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
Despite the temporary growth boost, the long-term stagnation reveals a deeper systemic issue that must be addressed before celebrating any successes.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
The recent uptick in monthly growth signals that government policies are finally working, and we should build on this momentum for a brighter economic future.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 29, 2026
It's crucial to assess both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends to create informed policies that genuinely support sustainable economic growth.
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