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Wise, A. (2026, November 12). UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/gross-domestic-product-gdp-ons-andy-burnham-b1304560.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-11-12 · by Anna Wise

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The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2024, marking the fastest quarterly growth since early 2024, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. This increase follows a previous second-quarter growth of 0.5%, with tech services and AI adoption contributing significantly to this surge. Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed these figures as positive indicators for the future despite global challenges affecting domestic costs.
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Anna Wise
103 article(s) here · 0 carrying a prediction
He said: “Five consecutive quarters of growth and improved quality of sales demonstrate that our strategy is working. “Having laid the foundations for growth, I am more confident than ever that we will realise the full potential of this extraordinary British luxury brand.”
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But some economists cautioned that momentum in the economy may start to pull back as these cost pressures weigh on activity.
2026-11-12 · assertive framing · UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years
But some economists cautioned that momentum in the economy may start to pull back as these cost pressures weigh on activity.
2026-11-12 · assertive framing · UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years
UK economic growth is expected to have accelerated in the third quarter as a spending drive on AI and defence helps stave off a cost-of-living slowdown.
2026-11-12 · assertive framing · UK economic growth expected to have picked up amid AI and defence drive
This gave the business 10 days to secure a potential rescue deal, which will expire at midnight.
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This gave the business 10 days to secure a potential rescue deal, which will expire at midnight.
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UK economic growth is expected to have accelerated in the third quarter as a spending drive on AI and defence helps stave off a cost-of-living slowdown.
2026-11-11 · assertive framing · UK economic growth expected to have picked up amid AI and defence drive
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It also pointed to evidence that businesses linked to AI adoption were boosting the sector. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the figures were “welcome news”, adding: “Despite a year where events around the world have pushed up costs here at home, our economy is growing, bringing hope for the future.”
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2026-11-12 · Evening Standard
UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in more than two years · assertive framing

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The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI. asserted
economy → grow → services
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% in the third quarter, between July and September, up from 0.5% growth in the second quarter. asserted
product → say → quarter
It also pointed to evidence that businesses linked to AI adoption were boosting the sector. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the figures were “welcome news”, adding: “Despite a year where events around the world have pushed up costs here at home, our economy is growing, bringing hope for the future.” asserted
economy → point → future
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