UK economy shrinks unexpectedly for second month in a row

The economy had been expected to return to growth but it contracted by 0.1%.

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%

October contraction marks second consecutive fall and deals blow to Labour government’s economic agenda
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UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October

It marked the country's second consecutive economic downturn, following a 0.1% GDP decline in September.
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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1%