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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Phillip Inman

UK economy rebounds as Jeremy Hunt finalises budget

The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt
The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will announce his budget on Wednesday. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA

The UK economy rebounded more than expected in January, providing a modest boost to the chancellor as he puts the finishing touches to next week’s budget.

Growth of 0.3% month on month was driven by a broad-based return of activity across the education, health and recreation sectors, including the return of football’s Premier League after the winter World Cup, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

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