UK growth forecast cut over tariff uncertainty

Shakira AbdiBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesGrowth in the UK's economy is set to be slower than previously predicted as a result of the trade disruption and uncertainty caused by US trade tariffs, an economic forecaster has said.The EY Item Club has downgraded its UK growth forecast for this year to 0.8% from 1.0%, and cut it to 0.9% from 1.6% for 2026.The recently imposed tariffs on the UK and other…