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Andy Haldane: The UK Economy Is Fixable (Here’s How)

Former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane joins Merryn Somerset Webb to unpack why the UK may feel poorer, more fragile and seemingly out of options — despite sitting on untapped wealth and world-class innovation. From tough fiscal trade-offs and rising taxes to the surprising strength of

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Bloomberg
April 27, 2026·1 min read
Andy Haldane: The UK Economy Is Fixable (Here’s How)

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Former Bank of England Chief Economist Andy Haldane joins Merryn Somerset Webb to unpack why the UK may feel poorer, more fragile and seemingly out of options — despite sitting on untapped wealth and world-class innovation. From tough fiscal trade-offs and rising taxes to the surprising strength of private balance sheets, he argues the UK’s problems may be serious — but they’re far from unsolvable. The big question: can policymakers unlock growth before patience and confidence run out? (Source: Bloomberg)

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