Confederation of British Industry Senior Lead Economist Jones Issues Statement on Latest GDP Figures
May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026
LONDON, England, May 14 -- The Confederation of British Industry posted the following statement by senior lead economist Ben Jones on the latest gross domestic product figures:
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CBI responds to latest GDP figures (three months to March 2026)
"The rebound in GDP growth in the first quarter looks unusually strong, largely reflecting February's outsized gain. This pace of growth is unlikely to be sustained, particularly as the effects of the Ira . . .
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CBI responds to latest GDP figures (three months to March 2026)
"The rebound in GDP growth in the first quarter looks unusually strong, largely reflecting February's outsized gain. This pace of growth is unlikely to be sustained, particularly as the effects of the Ira . . .