Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% in November

The UK construction industry has grown, led by new commercial developments. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PA

The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in November, weaker than expected but easing some pressure on the chancellor after it contracted in the previous month.

Rachel Reeves acknowledged it would take time to revive the UK economy, responding to the lacklustre figure by saying she was “determined to go further and faster” to kickstart growth.