LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 9: British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde during a speech at Chatham House on September 9, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. Chancellor George Osborne insisted government will continue it’s deficit-reduction agenda stating it was a ‘rock of stability’. Chatham House, also known as ‘The Royal Institute of International Affairs’ is an NGO established to promote understanding of current affairs and major international issues. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)

It is well worth reading first-hand, the IMF’s recently issued report on the UK. Check it out!

Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2012 Article IV Consultation with the United Kingdom.

By reading the original report, it is possible to get a more balanced view, rather than the more biased views in the UK media, reflecting their editorial policy and political views.

For sure, UK policy-makers face increasing challenges.

Do you agree with the IMF view or have another perspective?

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