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UK economy grew 0.1% in August 2026 ahead of Healey's first Budget
Reuters says the result beat forecasts for a 0.1% fall, while production rose and services were flat.
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The ONS estimates UK GDP grew 0.1% in August, beating a Reuters poll forecast for a 0.1% contraction. Production rose 0.8%, services were flat and construction fell 0.2%. Over the three months to August, GDP grew 0.7%, while Reuters reported computer programming was the largest contributor to that broader rise ahead of John Healey's Oct. 28 Budget.
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