The growth figures are definitely a positive sign, but let's not forget that we're still in uncharted territory here 
. With all the uncertainty surrounding tax increases and spending cuts, it's been a real challenge for people to make big purchases or investments.I'm glad to see some sectors like manufacturing picking up again, though
. And the fact that inflation is expected to drop by 0.5 percentage points is a big deal! 
It could definitely help with consumer confidence.But on the other hand, I'm worried about business leaders' concerns about high cost pressures
. Those rising minimum wages and borrowing costs are going to have a real impact on vulnerable firms. And let's not forget the geopolitical risks 
- it's not exactly great for global economic investment or business confidence.So yeah, Reeves' budget might have helped stabilize things last November, but we're still in a tough spot ahead
. There's still a lot of work to be done to secure growth in 2026 
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