UK economy hit by ‘renewed signs of stress’ as growth slows; pound at six-month low – business live

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Anxiety over the health of the UK economy is rising, as economists fear that high interest rates have hurt growth.

Economists at KPMG have predicted that UK growth will slow sharply in the second half of this year, as high interest rates, continued uncertainty and low productivity weigh…