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U.K. Economy Has Entered Its New Fitness Phase
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U.K. Economy Has Entered Its New Fitness Phase

Emily CartwrightFebruary 19, 2026

The Economy Has Entered Its New Fitness Phase: Competitive Complaining 🏋️‍♂️ Britain’s labour market is cooling. Wages slowing. Unemployment rising. And everyone has suddenly discovered that the fastest way to look intelligent in public is not understanding the economy — it’s criticising someone…

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