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IMF raises UK growth forecast as economist says Healey should ‘stay the course’

Fund upgrades UK’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 1.3%, but says it is likely to edge down next year IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’ John Healey should “stay the course” and continue repairing the UK’s public finances, the International…

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