GDP in last three months of 2025 also hit by weak consumer spending, with little momentum going into this yearAnalysis: UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026The UK economy...
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Read MoreManufacturing and health sectors boost growth but ONS revises down figures for JulyExclusive: says higher taxes on wealthy ‘part of budget story’Business live – updatesThe UK economy expanded by 0.1% in August,...
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Read MorePrivate sector activity growth slows for second consecutive month, hitting services and manufacturing firmsBusiness live – latest updatesUncertainty before Labour’s first budget next month is weighing on the UK...
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