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UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS

The ONS said growth slowed to 0.1% in the third quarter from a downwardly revised 0.2% in the three months to June.

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Half of Britons cutting back spending on presents this year, polling suggests
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UK seas in 2025: ‘Incredible’ octopuses, pollution and some puffin good news
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Doctors return to work as hospitals work to recover from strike disruption
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