UK needs a step change in productivity growth, says TUC

18 September 2015

Commenting on new data on productivity published today (Friday) by the Office for National Statistics, which shows that UK productivity was 20 per cent below the average for other G7 nations in 2014, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Without a step change in productivity growth, the UK economy will struggle to deliver secure jobs and higher living standards.

“We need a better economic plan focused on higher public investment in modern infrastructure and workforce skills. A new round of severe public service cuts and pay freezes will keep the UK in the slow lane.”

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