UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in fourth quarter

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  Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024

  The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.
  
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• 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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  Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth

  The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.
  
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• Lyft shares sink nearly 8% on underwhelming fourth-quarter results

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  US fast-food chain records like-for-like improvement in revenue, with business improving in Middle East
  
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• Heat held to 9 points in fourth quarter of first game since trading Butler and lose 102-86 to Nets

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