BBC Business · 2026-11-12
• What happened: UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years The UK economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the three months to September. Between July and September, the economy expanded by 0.7%, accelerating from the three months previously, official figures show. The robust growth suggests a far more... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
The UK economy grew at its fastest rate for more than two years in the three months to September.
Between July and September, the economy expanded by 0.7%, accelerating from the three months previously, official figures show.
The robust growth suggests a far more resilient consumer economy than expected over the summer.
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