UK 22-01-2008 ITEM Club says interest rate cuts are needed to avoid recession The ITEM Club s Winter forecast says that the UK is facing a substantial slowdown this year, with GDP growth forecast to fall to 1.8%. The ITEM Club’s Winter forecast… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here #bank#exports#GDP#inflation#recession