UK GDP: British economy stalls amid political uncertainty
by Richard Partington from on (#4Z6H9)
Zero growth figure reflects impasse in final three months of last year
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The British economy failed to grow in the final three months of 2019 amid political uncertainty over Brexit and the snap general election.
The Office for National Statistics said growth in gross domestic product (GDP) flatlined between October and the end of December, as consumer spending slumped over the Christmas shopping period and manufacturing output nosedived in the run-up to the general election.
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