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<p>The current account deficit has widened due to a worsening in investment income,
as returns on investments in the UK have been higher than the income earned by the
UK on investment abroad. As the world economy recovers the current account deficit
should narrow, in line with the Office for Budget Responsibility’s forecast of -2.0%
of GDP in 2021<strong>. </strong>The Government is supporting exports through UK Export
Finance which has provided £14bn in support for UK exporters in the last five years
and <strong>t</strong>he Department for International Trade helping over 2,800 businesses
who are new to exporting.</p>
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