The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that the UK is no longer heading for a recession in 2023. This news comes as a welcome relief to many businesses and individuals who have been struggling due to the pandemic-induced economic downturn. The IMF had previously forecasted that Britain’s economy would fall into a recession this year, but now they have upgraded their forecasts from last month.
This upgrade of expectations is likely due to the success of various government policies such as stimulus packages, tax cuts, and other measures designed to support businesses during these difficult times. Additionally, there are signs that consumer spending is picking up again, which could help boost growth further over the coming months.
The IMF also noted that while there will still be some challenges ahead for certain sectors, such as hospitality or retail, overall it expects economic activity in Britain will continue on an upward trajectory throughout 2021 and beyond – something which should come as great news for those affected by job losses or reduced incomes since March 2020 when lockdown restrictions were first introduced across Europe…
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