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The UK economy is risking a recession that could cause a significant rise in job losses and cut into people's spending. Two leading accounting firm reports highlight how business confidence has been badly affected by the Middle East conflict. The EY Item Club forecasts an additional 250,000 job losses by mid-2027, raising unemployment to 5.8%.
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