LONDON, October 17, 2026: Official figures showed Britain’s economy grew 0.1% in August, beating forecasts for a small decline. Computer programming was a major contributor to growth over the three months to August, with analysts linking part of the strength to demand related to artificial intelligence. The data offered encouragement ahead of the budget, although borrowing costs and household price pressures remain concerns.
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