Decline in GDP due to a fall in production output as forecast predicts 'tough year ahead'
Unexpected growth in Q4 comes after zero growth in Q3
This was the first MPC meeting of the year
Bank's MPC voted in favour of reducing current interest rate by 25bps in decision expected by markets
MPC meeting on interest rates to take place on 19 December
Chancellor will give accompanying statement to parliament on 26 March 2025
After no growth in June and July