General · 14 April 2026

UK growth forecast cut most by Iran war

British economic growth will suffer the greatest impact compared to other major economies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its growth forecast for the UK this year due to the Iran war. The new figure is 0.8%, a drop from the 1.3% predicted in January, and it's the biggest reduction for any advanced economy.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 April 2026 at 16:16

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