UK GDP growth confirmed at 0.8%

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Sterling rose against the US dollar in morning trading after the second reading of the UK's economic growth rate confirmed an increase of 0.8% in the third quarter, in line with analysts' expectations.

The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed the UK's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 0.8% in the third quarter of the year, making it the fastest growth in three ye...

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