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Chancellor backs economic plan despite growth downgrade

By Abigail Townsend

Date: Tuesday 03 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted on Tuesday that her economic plans were working, despite the government's financial watchdog trimming its growth forecast for 2026.
The Office for Budget Responsibility has adjusted the profile of GDP, and now expects growth of 1.1% in 2026, down from the 1.4% it predicted...

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