UK economy grows by 0.1% in August, defying forecasts of a contraction
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UK economy grows by 0.1% in August, defying forecasts of a contraction

1 hour ago · Originally published 15 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK economy defies forecasts with surprise growth in August
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in August, exceeding expectations of a decline following earlier months of expansion. This marks the eighth consecutive period of quarterly growth, supported largely by the services sector and a rise in pharmaceutical manufacturing - providing a more stable picture of national economic output.
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