BoE forecasts UK GDP will continue to grow despite elevated interest rates

GDP growth to reach 1.6% in 2027

Sorin Dojan
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The Bank of England has forecasted that UK GDP will rise by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2024, following 0.4% growth recorded in the first three month of this year.

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