Can we trust the IMF's forecasts?
Episode 11 min 37s

Can we trust the IMF's forecasts?

The IMF report suggests Britain will be the only advanced economy to fall into recession this year – predicting the worst growth figures of any G7 country. Historically, how reliable have these forecasts been? Can we take some of it with a pinch of salt? Also on the podcast, MPs have approved new powers to curb public sector strikes, is this a ray of hope for party cohesion?

Natasha Feroze speaks to Kate Andrews and Katy Balls.

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