The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January, in a blow to the government ahead of its Spring Statement later this month.
The economy contracted by 0.1%, which was weaker than forecast, driven mainly by a decline in the manufacturing sector.
The government has made boosting growth its key priority, but the weakness of the economy is expected to affect Chancellor Rachel Reeves's decisions as she seeks to meet her self-imposed rules on tax and spending.
Reeves said the government needed to go further and faster on the economy, but the Conservatives accused it of being a growth killer.
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