Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
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"I think the level of activity and growth in the economy has been lower."
— Andrew Bailey , Executive
"In the case of Brexit, there was a substantial economic impact on the United Kingdom, but it arose gradually over the subsequent decade."
— Nick Bloom , Academic
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Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
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