IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish
The IMF has raised its 2026 growth forecast for the UK to 1%, citing a less severe economic impact from the Iran conflict than previously anticipated. Despite this upgrade, the UK faces ongoing challenges with inflation and interest rate pressures.
At the height of the Iran war, it was feared the Bank of England might increase interest rates several successive times. Photograph: Tayfun Salcı/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock At the height of the Iran war, it was feared the Bank of England might increase interest rates several successive times. Photograph: Tayfun Salcı/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock Economic growth (GDP) IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish July update projects GDP growth of 1% this year, making UK the third fastest-growing economy in the G7
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