I’m an optimist - but these 5 threats could smash UK economy in 2024 so hold…

Ukraine: Zelenskyy shares aftermath of Russian attacks Western economies have proved surprisingly resilient over the last few years, standing firm despite Covid lockdowns, the ravages of inflation and soaring borrowing costs. Astonishingly, the UK and US have both avoided a recession so far, even if former EU powerhouse Germany is facing a double dip . Yet politically, we live in volatile times, as dictatorships in Russia , China and Iran try to push the West around. Here are five things that could blow up in the year ahead, and take the UK and global economy down with them. Russia defeats Ukraine . One year ago, hopes were high…