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UK economy experiences strong growth in Q2 but anticipates a slowdown in the near future – News

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Last updated: 2024/08/16 at 2:40 AM
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The UK economy experienced a strong second quarter of growth in 2024, following a shallow recession from the previous year. Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6 percent in the second quarter, following a 0.7 percent expansion in the first quarter, marking the fastest growth in over two years. However, June saw a slowdown in monthly output growth to zero percent due to factors such as heavy rain affecting retail sales and a doctor’s strike leading to a 1.5 percent drop in healthcare activity.

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates again despite the positive second quarter growth, as financial markets anticipate one or two rate cuts later in the year. The uncertainty surrounding the July 4th election might have contributed to slower growth in June, following the Labour Party’s victory after 14 years in opposition. Economists believe that although the UK economy has performed well in the first half of the year, rising incomes and confidence need to translate into actual spending and investment to sustain growth in the coming year.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales predicted a slowdown in quarterly growth due to high interest rates and moderate wage growth. The BoE raised its annual growth forecast for 2024, but the outlook for the remaining year was less optimistic, estimating a slowdown in growth in the third and fourth quarters. The slow recovery of Britain’s economy post-Covid-19 pandemic has been sluggish compared to other advanced economies, with output per head still lower than pre-pandemic levels due to weak economic growth.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and finance minister Rachel Reeves have set ambitious growth targets for the economy, aiming for annual growth rates of 2.5 percent and becoming the fastest growing per capita GDP among G7 economies for two consecutive years. Reeves emphasized the challenges facing the government to improve economic fundamentals and make tough decisions to boost growth. However, it is unlikely that the strong quarterly growth will translate into more spending power for budget allocations, given the long-term challenges faced by the economy.

Persistent issues such as low business investment, exacerbated by the 2016 Brexit vote, have hindered economic growth in the UK and other advanced economies. Output per hour worked has slowed, limiting improvements in living standards. In the second quarter, business investment was down by 1.1 percent compared to the previous year. These challenges indicate the need for policy reforms and long-term strategies to enhance growth and productivity in the UK economy, sustaining the recovery momentum post-recession. Despite the positive growth in the second quarter, addressing structural issues is necessary to achieve sustained and robust economic growth in the future.

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