Latest data showing surprise 0. 1% growth is boost to John Healey a fortnight before his first budget Business news – live updates The UK economy unexpectedly continued to grow in August despite a fall in consumer spending before John Healey’s first budget as chancellor. Figures from the Office ...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/15/uk-economy-unexpectedly-grows-01-in-august-despite-fuel-hit-to-household-budgets)