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European Jewish News · Oct 13, 2026

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UK: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for UK economic growth this year from 1% to 1.3%, but warned that higher energy prices and interest rates will slow growth in 2027. The IMF said the global economy had proved more resilient than expected to the energy price shock caused by the US-Iran war, although the economic outlook remains “highly uncertain”. Chancellor John Healey said the government would aim to provide households with “some breathing space” in the Budget on 28 October. Join EJN:

UK: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its forecast for UK economic growth this year from 1% to 1.3%, but warned that higher energy prices and interest rates will slow growth in 2027. The IMF said the global economy had proved more resilient than expected to the energy price shock caused by the US-Iran war, although the economic outlook remains “highly uncertain”. Chancellor John Healey said the government would aim to provide households with “some breathing space” in the Budget on 28 October. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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