Summary

The UK economy stagnated in Q3 2024, with 0.0% GDP growth, down from an initial estimate of 0.1%.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s new government faces economic challenges, exacerbated by business tax hikes announced in October.

Analysts predict zero growth for the second half of 2024, while weak exports, falling business confidence, and stagnant living standards signal broader concerns.

Critics urge reevaluation of tax policies, as businesses brace for declining activity and rising costs into 2025.

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    5 hours ago

    Modern brits are too proud to change yet have very little to actually feel pride for.

    Most of them are just resting on the laurels of their ancestors.

    • LainTrain@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      3 hours ago

      Yeah you’re not wrong. That said this is a fight for the soul of the country, and there are many who don’t feel this overwhelming pride and in fact hate the stagnation and regression and wish for progress, but the average age in the country is like 41 so it’s tough.