Economy set to be second-worst in G20, experts warn
The Independent|March 18, 2023
Britain’s economy is expected to perform the worst of any G20 nations apart from Russia both this year and next, the OECD warned yesterday as it also urged central banks to keep interest rates high to tackle persistent inflation.
ALASTAIR JAMIESON
Economy set to be second-worst in G20, experts warn

The OECD expects a 0.2 per cent fall in UK gross domestic product this year, followed by a rise of 0.9 per cent next year. It means that the UK is the only country apart from Russia - which is subject to serious sanctions to see its economy shrink this year. In 2024 the slight growth in the UK will be on par with South Africa and the US.

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