The UK economy grew in August after it was flat in the previous two months, according to the latest official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) recorded 0.2% growth in August, up from no growth in June or July.
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00:00Hello, my name is Greg Wright. I'm the Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post. Here
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00:09The UK's economy grew in August after it was flat in the previous two months, according
00:16to the latest figures.
00:18The ONS said gross domestic product recorded 0.2% growth in August, which is up from no
00:25growth in June or July. It was in line with the economy's forecast and provides a boost
00:32for Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of this month's autumn budget.
00:35ONS Director of Economic Statistics Liz McKeon said all main sectors of the economy grew
00:41in August, but the broader picture is one of slowing growth in recent months compared
00:46to the first half of the year.
00:49My name is Greg Wright. I'm the Deputy Business Editor of the Yorkshire Post.