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

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  Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024

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  UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter

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  Financial Times - 3h
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  Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth

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