Britain's Next Economic Reality Check The incoming government under Andy Burnham inherits a complex web of economic problems that threaten to strangle growth and living standards for millions.
The country is stuck in a low growth trap, where stagnant wages, lackluster productivity, and crippling public services have become the norm.
Since 1990, real incomes have stagnated, with average annual growth of only 2. 5%, compared to the 5 6% seen in previous decades.