The economy unexpectedly showed some modest growth in November after a boost from World Cup drinkers and video game sales, reducing the chance that it has already slipped into recession
Gross domestic product rose 0.1% in November from October, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed this morning.
During the three months to the end of November the economy shrank by 0.3% in line with economists’ forecasts, but this was driven by a 0.6% fall in output in September when many businesses closed to mark Queen Elizabeth’s funeral.
“The economy grew a little in November with increases in telecommunications and computer programming helping to push the economy forward. Pubs and bars also did well as people went out to watch World Cup games,” ONS statistician Darren Morgan said.
