The UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October, marking two months in a row of negative growth for the first time since the pandemic, new figures show.Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was "disappointed" by the data after a weak month for pubs and restaurants dragged on growth amid some uncertainty ahead of the autumn Budget.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 0.1% in October.

The UK economy unexpectedly contracted in October, marking two months in a row of negative growth for the first time since the pandemic, new figures show.Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was "disappointed" by the data after a weak month for pubs and restaurants dragged on growth amid some uncertainty ahead of the autumn Budget.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 0.1% in October.