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Clara Margotin

Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock

The UK economy reported surprise growth in August on the back of strong factory production. Jordan Pettitt/PA. - (PA Wire)

The Bank of England’s deputy governor has said she was “surprised” with how well the economy has swallowed the latest energy price shock caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

Sarah Breeden made the comments after the UK economy reported surprise growth in August on the back of strong factory production, marking a boost to the Chancellor ahead of the autumn Budget.

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