Services sector supports UK economic growth in January
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Stronger sales in shops and online and more construction activity have helped the UK economy return to growth during January, according to the latest figures out today – 13 March.
The official figures show the economy grew by 0.2%, which follows a drop in output in the previous month.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the bounce back was led by the services sector, after a disappointing December for retailers.
It is the first official economic growth announcement since a recession was confirmed last month after two successive three-month periods of negative economic growth.
However, this data is an estimate and remains subject to revision.
Sectors
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- People: Yodel; Champion Accountants; Proicere; Urban Splash; Aztec; Swift Cheshire
- People: Merrick; Integras Property Group; Northern Trust Land; Hydes; University of Salford Business School; FW Capital
- People: Adamsons; Bibby Financial Services; Fellwood Advisory; Greenbank; SpaMedica; Harrison Drury; Prosperity Law
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