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UK Economy to Grow Less Than Expected Amid Global Economic Uncertainty and Conflict

The UK economy is expected to grow by less than anticipated next year amid global uncertainty triggered by the US-Israel war in Iran, according to the OECD.

The UK economy is expected to grow by less than anticipated next year, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), citing the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran as a contributing factor. This prediction follows several other countries experiencing downgraded economic forecasts due to global uncertainty. The OECD warns of a slowdown in growth, particularly in emerging markets.

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