The UK's economy has grown by 0.2% after two successive months of stagnation, according to official figures.
The slight rise in gross domestic product (GDP)- which is intended as a measurement of a country's total output- were in line with the forecasts of economists polled by the Reuters news agency, who predicted growth would be 0.2%.
The numbers from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) were in line with the forecasts of economists polled by the Reuters news agency, who predicted growth would be 0.2%.
Liz McKeown, from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said: "All main sectors of the economy grew in August, but the broader picture is one of slowing growth in recent months, compared to the first half of the year."
She added: "In August, accountancy, retail and many manufacturers had strong months, while construction also recovered from July's contraction. These were partially offset by falls in wholesaling and oil extraction."
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The UK's flagship share index, the FTSE 100, was up 41-points, at 8,229 shortly after opening this morning.
Brent crude oil futures were down 0.50%, trading at $79.00 a barrel.
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