Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth

• UK economy ekes out 0.1% growth in the fourth quarter, beating expectations

  The U.K. economy grew by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, beating expectations, after recording zero growth in the previous three months.
  
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  UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter

  Figure marks modest boost for Labour as it seeks to fulfil pledge to re-energise economy
  
  Financial Times - 2h
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  Drax’s power is not really green — but Britain needs it

  The UK government’s deal to retain the biomass electricity generating station is a painful but necessary compromise
  
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• ‘Stagflation-lite?’ Economy may face fresh threat of slower growth and rising inflation.

  Trump vows to unleash the U.S. economy, but his agenda is creating lots of uncertainty.
  
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• U.S. and Britain snub international AI accord in Paris

  A communique entitled "Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence" showed both the U.S. and U.K. were absent from a list of signatories.
  
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• Fast food and the K-shaped economy

  Plus more on energy and inflation
  
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• Low-rise Sydney plans on density to tackle housing squeeze

  With young people being priced out, the city aims to concentrate development around transport hubs
  
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  Britain navigates rough transatlantic waters as Trump roils the 'special relationship'

  Ever since Winston Churchill coined the phrase, politicians have extolled the “special relationship” between the United States and Britain
  
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• Canopy Growth’s drop in adult-use pot sales snuffs out cannabis-stock momentum

  Canopy’s stock reversed on earnings after seeing a rally sparked by the possibility of marijuana reform in the U.S.
  
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  Natural Gas Could Get Priority Over Renewable Energy in Largest U.S. Grid

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