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How does the UK economy affect the world?

The UK is a major global economy, so its economic health can have ripple effects internationally. For example, if the UK's economy struggles, it might import less from other countries, impacting their businesses. Similarly, global economic trends, like energy prices, directly influence the UK's cost of living.

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