UK tips into recession in blow to Rishi Sunak
by Richard Partington Economics correspondent from on (#6JN1B)
GDP fell 0.3% in three months to December after collapse in retail sales in run-up to Christmas
The UK economy fell into recession at the end of last year as hard-pressed households cut back on spending amid the cost of living crisis, in a heavy blow to Rishi Sunak's promise to kickstart growth.
The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) fell by a larger than expected 0.3% in the three months to December after a decline in all main sectors of the economy and collapse in retail sales in the run-up to Christmas.
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