UK economy flatlines in run-up to general election
by Phillip Inman from Economics | The Guardian on (#4WBES)
Latest GDP figures for October show falls in manufacturing and construction industries
Britain's economy stalled in the three months to October following steep falls in the manufacturing and construction industries, according to the last official economic data before voters head to the polls on Thursday.
The Office for National Statistics said its monthly assessment found that a broad swathe of the UK's industrial sectors struggled in the autumn months to leave GDP growth at zero.
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