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Data Starter: UK economic growth forecast, October 2026

Elizabeth Veal

13th November 2026

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How has the forecast for UK growth changed since March 2026?

Using the first chart (Growth forecast) in this BBC article (What we now know about the UK economy in four charts), found here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9x28350ly07o, do these data calculation questions:

  1. Identify two significant features of the forecast for growth in the chart.
  2. Set 2026 as the base year and create a table of indexed data for the October forecast growth up to 2031.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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