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Healey hails surprise UK growth as 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget
The UK economy recorded an unexpected growth of 0.1% in August, defying analyst predictions of a contraction and signaling resilience against global headwinds. Chancellor John Healey praised the figures ahead of his upcoming Budget, while international bodies like the IMF have highlighted the UK's improving economic prospects. Despite the positive overall expansion, sectors such as construction faced declines, prompting concerns from opposition critics regarding key areas of the economy.