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Analysis: Is the UK the new sick man of Europe?

18/07/2022

Is the UK the new sick man of Europe?

BBC Radio 4 - Analysis, Is the UK the new sick man of Europe?

Why is the UK's economy falling behind its European neighbours and what is the cure?

Economists predict that the UK could suffer a greater hit to living standards next year than any other major European country - so what is the cure?

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the United Kingdom was sometimes characterised as the 'sickman of Europe' due to industrial strife and poor economic performance compared to other European countries. 

Today, inflation is once again rising and growth is forecast to slow considerably and economists predict that the UK could suffer a greater hit to living standards next year than any other major European country. 

BBC economics correspondent Dharshini David asks just how hard the times ahead will be and how might we find a cure to avoid the mantle of 'sick man of Europe' once more?

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