Boris Johnson says UK ‘not necessarily’ heading for recession

PM sounds upbeat note on economy amid some disquiet among Tory MPs over £15bn cost of living package

Boris Johnson has said the UK is “not necessarily” heading for a recession after his chancellor announced a £15bn package to help people deal with rising energy bills and inflation.

Despite experts warning of trouble ahead for the economy and the government bringing in emergency measures to help out struggling households, the prime minister sounded an upbeat note about Britain’s financial prospects in an interview with Bloomberg TV.

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