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Radio 4,22 Apr 2025,45 mins

What does IMF's stark forecast mean for UK?

The World Tonight

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In a stark forecast of the world's economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Trump tariffs and market uncertainty will lead to slower growth and significant change. The IMF has also slashed the UK's growth prospects - we ask what that means for the government's "number one mission". Also on the programme: After last week's definitive ruling in the courts, the impassioned arguments over gender and sex have continued in the Commons. We ask our Political Editor Chris Mason where the debate over gender and trans rights goes next. And - as the Catholic Church considers its future direction - we ask how it can appeal to the younger generation.

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