Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year. Source link

The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector. Source link

The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence. Source link

Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy. Source link

Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show. Source link

Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown. Source link

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