The UK economy unexpectedly grew in the final three months of last year following a boost to the construction and services sectors. The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, according to official figures, despite analysts predicting it would contract.

Britain registered unexpected growth at the end of 2024, a reprieve for the Labour government after a woeful run of economic indicators.

Britain's economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of last year, official figures showed on Thursday, offering some respite from a downbeat economic picture facing finance minister Rachel Reeves,

Chancellor ‘still not satisfied’ despite surprise economic growth at end of 2024 - Official figures showed gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December, confounding expectatio