UK economy rebounds as Jeremy Hunt finalises budget

January GDP growth of 0.3% bigger than expected, driven by education, health and recreation sectors

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The UK economy rebounded more than expected in January, providing a modest boost to the chancellor as he puts the finishing touches to next week's budget.

Growth of 0.3% month on month was driven by a broad-based return of activity across the education, health and recreation sectors, including the return of football's Premier League after the winter World Cup, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.