[epistasis]

Do recessions unravel the economic system? Is the UK ready to collapse as a system after an extended period of stagnation?

I guess it depends on your precise definition of "growth" but I am having trouble finding one that can fit with your assertions.

[throw5959]

Recessions are slowdowns of growth.

[lostlogin]

Recessions are consecutive quarters of negative growth. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recession