What’s in store for the UK economy in 2023?

The UK economy is facing a lot of problems right now. What are the main challenges and how will these affect the economy in the year ahead?

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The pandemic might be all but over, but its spectre continued to haunt the UK economy in a tangible way in 2022, and it now looks as if the economy is heading for a recession.

The spectacular collapse of Tory politics and economic policy also hasn’t helped. Political stability could have provided the support so desperately needed.

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Manika Premsingh

Manika Premsingh is a macroeconomist and a stock analyst. Her investment research and writing is published on Seeking Alpha and in the past on The Motley Fool. She has also extensively provided research on both the economy and the stock markets for companies in investment management, stock broking and investment banking.

She is also a public speaker, having shared her views on the economy at various international forums. She has also been quoted for her views on the economy over the years in leading international publications. 

Manika has a masters in economics and has done a certification programme in entrepreneurship, for which she received the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women scholarship. Most recently she has completed a short course in sustainable development and is pursuing a certification in impact measurement & management for sustainable development goals.