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- Chancellor Rishi Sunak believes the economy has turned a corner.
- The government is providing tools needed for businesses to bounce back.
- Sunak is optimistic about job prospects in the UK.
- The furlough scheme has helped protect jobs during the pandemic.
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- UK economy grew by 0.6% at the fastest rate in two years
- The growth is the best since the start of 2022 despite challenges like Russia-Ukraine crisis and inflation
- Last time the economy grew faster was in Q4 of 2021
- Despite challenges like Omicron and Covid restrictions, the economy showed significant growth
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- Experts at Capital Economics believe that GDP growth is still weak.
- Early indicators suggest that the UK economy rose robustly in April.
- Bank of England may not rush to cut interest rates based on recent growth.
- Timing of interest rate cut will depend on future inflation and labor market data.
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- UK economy is ‘on the right track’ according to Jeremy Hunt
- Conservatives’ policies have led to a stronger economic future compared to other countries
- More jobs and investment have been created in the UK than in other major European countries
- Difficult decisions have been made to unleash the UK’s economic potential
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- Chancellor Jeremy Hunt discusses the slow economic recovery of the UK on BBC Radio 4.
- He acknowledges encouraging GDP figures but emphasizes the significance of long-term data.
- Since 2010, the UK has created more jobs and attracted more foreign direct investment than most European countries.
- The country also boasts the largest technology sector in Europe.
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- Chancellor Jeremy Hunt discusses the latest GDP figures on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme
- The Liberal Democrats express dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of household struggles and call for a general election
- Sarah Olney criticizes the Conservative government for being out of touch with hard-hit households
- The Lib Dems believe that a general election is necessary to kickstart the economy
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- The UK economy performed better in the first few months of the year than expected by most economists.
- Growth was more buoyant than in major European nations.
- However, when adjusting for inflation and population growth, GDP per head was 0.7% lower than the previous year.
- On average, individuals were £100 worse off compared to a few years ago, indicating more work needs to be done.
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- The economy experienced 0.6% growth in the first quarter of 2024, surpassing expectations.
- Services like retail, public transport, haulage, and health drove the growth, increasing by 0.7%.
- GDP per capita saw a 0.4% increase after seven consecutive quarters of stagnant growth.
- Looking at the figures since pre-pandemic, GDP rose by 1.7%, but GDP per head fell by 1.2%.
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- UK economy shows growth in Q1, fastest in G7 advanced nations.
- Services sector drives growth, experienced across most sectors.
- Recession at the end of last year ends, mildest in recent records.
- GDP per head rises after nearly two years, inflation likely to fall close to 2%.
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- Labour’s shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, criticizes Conservative ministers for celebrating economic growth, stating that working people are still worse off.
- Reeves highlights that prices are higher, families are paying more on monthly mortgage bills, and the economy is forecasted to grow by just one percent next year.
- The article discusses the perspective that economic growth is not uniform across all sectors, with services leading the growth in the first quarter of the year.
- The early Easter in March likely contributed to the growth in services, which includes hospitality and entertainment.
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- Economy is said to be returning to full health according to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.
- Hunt claims that the UK has the best outlook among European G7 countries over the next six years.
- Wages are growing faster than inflation, energy prices are falling, and tax cuts are benefitting the average worker.
- The construction sector shrank while production grew.
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- UK economy grew by 0.6% between January and March
- Officially emerged from recession
- Consumer spending helped drive growth
- Challenges remain with income, debt, and slow growth in the future
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- UK economy at a crucial stage
- Recession in last year mildest on record
- Government likely to emphasize economic recovery
- General election campaign expected to focus on economy
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- Economists are closely watching new figures to see if the UK has come out of a technical recession.
- If the statistics show an exit from recession, it will be seen as proof of the government’s economic management.
- Continued GDP falls would indicate the economy remains in recession, leading to criticism of the government’s handling.
