British workers could go nearly two decades without a real pay raise due to the country's economic decline. The watchdog said that weak productivity means growth won't pick up until 2021, and it cited Brexit as one factor. The sharp downgrades underscore the tough economic conditions under which Britain will depart the European Union in March 2019. Related: Brexit Britain slashes growth forecastThe pain has already set in for many Brits. The weak growth outlook makes it even more vital that Britain is able to negotiate continued trade access to EU markets after Brexit.

Source: CNN November 23, 2017 18:40 UTC