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789 The UK’s (secret) startup problem

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Tim Mills @ UK Tech News · 06/05/2025 06:00 EDT

The UK’s (secret) startup problem

It’s no secret that the UK has a long-term growth and productivity problem. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) recently revised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 downward, from 2% to 1%, reflecting the negative impact of domestic business policies and the continued instability in global markets. Against this backdrop, the government – like so many ...

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