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NEW in Understand - The Growth Conundrum Every UK government says it wants strong and sustained economic growth. But for almost 20 years none have managed it. Ben Chu asks why generating growth seems so difficult?
Recent Episodes
NOV 9, 2026
The Growth Conundrum: 3. Growing Up
What are the strengths the UK can build on to get the economy growing again?
42 MIN
NOV 2, 2026
The Growth Conundrum: 2. Growth Potential
What can the UK learn from Poland and other fast growing economies?
42 MIN
OCT 26, 2026
The Growth Conundrum: 1. Growing Pains
Why does the UK find it so difficult to generate strong economic growth?
42 MIN
OCT 22, 2026
The Growth Conundrum: Trailer
Ben Chu asks why the UK finds it so hard to generate sustained economic growth.
2 MIN
OCT 9, 2026
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