For two decades, the UK economy has seen weak growth, driven by low business investment, inadequate market dynamism and persistent policy instability. These failures shape the daily reality of households whose living standards have stagnated. New policies are needed that can stimulate growth and move the country back on a path to prosperity.

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22 October 2025

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Economics Observatory

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https://www.economicsobservatory.com/what-policies-could-kick-start-economic-growth-in-the-uk

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This publication comes under the following theme: UK productivity and policy