economy
Britain May Be Emerging From Its Productivity Slump, and AI Is Only Part of the Story
New payroll-based estimates suggest UK productivity has grown around 1.1% a year since late 2024, with gains broader than AI alone.
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Eleanor Whitmore
Senior Economics Contributor, British Business Review
Eleanor Whitmore is a senior economics contributor at British Business Review, writing on UK economic policy, taxation, productivity, and the changing environment for British businesses.
Her coverage focuses on the relationship between Westminster policy, financial markets, and the decisions facing executives, entrepreneurs, and investors across the country.
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