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FORUM RESPONDS TO SECOND READING OF GDP FIGURES
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May 23 2013.
The Forum of Private Business has said today’s second revised Q1 GDP figures are welcome confirmation the UK economy is heading in the right direction.
“No one likes to use the term ‘green shoots of recovery’ any more, but it certainly seems to be that this is what we are seeing,” said the Forum’s chief executive, Phil Orford.
“There may still be stormy times ahead, particularly with the Europe situation, but this confirmed GDP figure certainly points to the UK economy coming into bud. Just how long before we see it in full bloom will depend on many external factors, but this will be pleasing for businesses as the figure has not been revised down as we’ve seen previously.
“Hopefully this will be the confidence...
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