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Spring Statement: Key Takeaways

Gill - Head Gillian Bell Mar 24, 2022, 15:20 PM
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The Chancellor warned that the global economic outlook is 'challenging' in his Spring Statement. The OBR has lowered its economic growth forecast to 3.8% this year, down from the 6% forecast in October.

Property price growth is expected to outperform economic growth this year, averaging 7.4% over 2022, before slowing to 1.3% in 2023. No price falls are predicted over the next five years.

Wage growth is forecast to be in the region of 5.2% in 2022, higher than average. However, inflation is expected to average 7.4% and not return to below 2% until 2024.

Measures taken to tackle rising costs include: a 12-month cut in fuel duty, an increased National Insurance threshold and 0% VAT on energy-efficient equipment. Source: Dataloft, UK Government, Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)

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