There are, however, some reasons to be cheerful about the prospects for the UK economy. Despite the political to-and-fro of the past year, the UK economy enters 2018 in better health than many would have given it credit for. With that in mind, here are three reasons to at least be a little bit cheerful about the UK economy in 2018 – with a handful of health warnings attached. Growth won’t slow as much as fearedThis time last year, the view was that growth would slow to 1% for the year. Borrowers, under pressure because of slow wage growth and the rising cost of living, will need to stay alert.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2017 14:19 UTC