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flag UK Chancellor slashes growth forecast to 1%, cuts public spending by £14 billion to balance budget.

flag UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a halving of the 2025 growth forecast to 1%, citing "increased global uncertainty." flag The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects inflation to rise to 3.2% in 2025. flag Reeves detailed £14 billion in public spending cuts to balance the budget without raising taxes, including reducing the universal credit health element by 50% and freezing it for new claimants. flag She also confirmed a £2.2 billion boost to defense spending.

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