Economy Shrank Unexpectedly

UK economy shrank by 0.1% in January
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in January, according to the latest official figures. A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics said. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
UK economy contracts unexpectedly in January by 0.1%
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UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1%
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy contracted 0.1% during the month, behind expert predictions and down from a 0.4% rise in December. | ITV National News
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