UK economy posts surprise 0.1% growth in August ahead of Healey's first Budget

UK gross domestic product rose 0.1% in August from the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said, beating market expectations of a contraction. GDP was up 0.7% over the three months to August, while July's growth was revised up to 0.4% and June's figure was also upgraded. The Chancellor warned that inflation would still hold back growth, though the IMF had already raised its forecast for the UK economy.