Why did the recovery lose momentum in 2015?

UK GDP growth looks like it slowed sharply in 2015. At first glance, this appears strange considering many factors – such as energy price falls – were supportive of growth. But, it looks like these were more than offset by other factors, including a renewed fiscal squeeze and an inventory cycle.

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