The UK economy grew by a stronger-than-expected 0.3% in November despite uncertainty around Rachel Reeves’s budget, official figures show. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday showed the improvement, up from a 0.1% fall in October. Forecasters had expected a more modest 0.1% expansion. The better-than-expected data will be good news for the chancellor, who hopes an economic turnaround will help Labour’s fortunes. Economic output earlier in 2025 was hit by the cyber-attack on the carmaker Jaguar Land Rover, which depressed vehicle production. The company’s recovery appears to have contributed to November’s growth, with a 25.5% improvement
Economy records 0.3% growth in November
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