"UK Economy Enters Recession, Posing Challenge for Rishi Sunak"
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The UK economy has fallen into a recession as the GDP contracted by 0.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023, leaving economic output only 1% higher than pre-COVID levels. This poses a challenge for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of the upcoming election, as his Conservative Party's reputation for economic competence is being questioned. The opposition Labour Party is gaining trust in economic matters, and there are calls for more government assistance and a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England.
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- U.K. Economy Shrank as 2023 Ended, Tipping Into Recession The New York Times
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