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UK productivity higher than we had thought

UK productivity rose at almost twice the pace previously estimated in the decade after the 2008 global financial crisis, according to new official figures that make Britain look much less of an…

  • UK productivity higher than previous estimates
  • Output per hour worked grew 1.3% annually 2009-2019
  • New methodology doubled previous growth rate estimate

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