The OECD forecasts that UK economic growth will slow next year after stronger-than-expected performance in 2026. The outlook suggests momentum in 2026 exceeds what was previously projected, but growth is expected to ease as the economy moves into the following year.
Across reports, the OECD also updates its inflation assessment. It says inflation is expected to come in below earlier forecasts during this year. However, it adds that inflation will take longer than previously expected to fall back to target levels, indicating a slower disinflation path even if the immediate inflation figure is lower than anticipated.
The outlets largely focus on the same core message: a relatively stronger 2026 results in a less optimistic growth trajectory for the following year, while inflation improves in the near term but remains above target for longer than earlier predictions. No additional policy measures or specific causes for the changes are highlighted in the provided summaries.
