UK productivity growing faster than official figures suggest, thinktank finds

UK productivity is growing at a faster rate than initially reported, according to a new analysis from the Resolution Foundation. This means the economy may be recovering more quickly than previously thought, which could have significant implications for the UK's economic health. The news is particularly promising as it suggests the country may be finally emerging from the long shadow of the 2008 financial crisis, which had a profound impact on the global economy.

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The UK's productivity growth is a sign of economic health. This could lead to increased investment and consumer spending.

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