OECD cuts UK growth forecasts

Rachel Reeves’ 60 new changes to try and revive UK economy and cut red tape
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil 60 new measures to boost economic growth. She will meet with regulators today (Monday, March 17) to finalise plans to make it easier to do business in the UK.
OECD cuts UK growth forecasts as Rachel Reeves grapples with weak economy
Downgrade comes ahead of Spring Statement, when official forecasts are expected to show much weaker GDP outlook
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