ONS January data also shows trade deficit widening,raising concerns approximately robustness of Britain’s economyAn unexpected decline in housebuilding meant the UK construction industry contracted for the ninth month in a row in January.
The number of novel homes built dropped 9% compared with the previous month, while public building fell 8.9% and construction of commercial property such as offices and shops declined by 3.9%.
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Source: theguardian.com