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UK inflation unexpectedly rose in June driven by motor fuel prices and food, according to official figures, underscoring the challenge facing the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. The Office for National Statistics …

Britain’s economy unexpectedly shrank in May, fuelled by sharp declines in manufacturing and construction, in a blow for chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product …

The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May, according to latest official figures, contracting for the second month in a row. The economy shrank by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics …