UK economic growth slows sharply in October

Services output overall has returned to pre-pandemic levels

Kathleen Gallagher
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UK economic growth slows sharply in October

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in October, falling from 0.6% growth the month before, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The GDP figure was lower than expected and the ONS highlighted a fall in construction due to higher costs and supply chain issues even before the Omicron strain of coronavirus. Production and co...

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