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UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget

UK economy grew 0.1% in August ahead of Healey's first Budget
BBC Politics Thursday 15 October 2026, 06:42 UTC 1 min read
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The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.

The uptick helped the economy grow by 0.7% over the three months to August, official figures show.
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