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The Spring Statement 2026 cut UK growth to 1.1%, raised unemployment forecasts to 5.3%, and left fiscal headroom at £23.6bn. Here is what the OBR numbers really mean.
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The Digital Pound is moving from theory into practice through advanced pilots, with the Bank of England testing a two-tier model that uses commercial wallet providers rather than direct central bank accounts.
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