IMF Chief Says British Growth is "Not Particularly Good"
Christine Lagarde made the comments ahead of a meeting with policymakers
The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde, has expressed renewed concern over the health of the UK economy.
The UK's growth numbers are "not particularly good", Ms Lagarde said.
But speaking ahead of a high-level meeting of policymakers in Washington, she refused to be drawn on whether UK should reassess its austerity policy.
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