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Is the UK economy doing better?

Yes, the IMF has upgraded the UK's GDP growth forecast for this year to 1.3%. This is a significant improvement, up 0.3 percentage points from their July prediction. It suggests the economy has shown more resilience than anticipated, even amid global challenges.

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