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The UK economy has remained stubbornly sluggish in recent months.

A cut is expected this week, however, in order to stimulate a sluggish labour market in the US.

"This probably reflects the sluggish economic environment in the EU, where consumers still seem relatively cautious, as well as competition from Chinese rivals such as Shein and Temu," he said.

The chancellor will have to balance the books, produce a set of policies that will pass her backbenchers and also promote reforming policies that help jump start sluggish growth.

All of this appears to be part of a rallying cry to the nation, as China struggles with a sluggish economy, youth unemployment and plummeting house prices.