The UK economy expanded by 0.5% in February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), well ahead of the 0.1% increase that City analysts had forecast.
The ONS's GDP data showed services and production each recorded 0.5% growth, while construction posted a stronger 1.0% rise during the month.
Figures for January have also been revised upwards, now showing modest growth of 0.1% rather than the flat reading previously reported.
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