UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative to the previous quarter, according to official data, in a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.The economy grew by 0.1% over the period, versus 0.5% growth between April and June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.The estimate was behind economist predictions of 0.2% and comes after Labour unveiled a rise in Government spending and business taxes in the Autumn Budget last month.

UK economic growth slowed between July and September relative to the previous quarter, according to official data, in a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves.The economy grew by 0.1% over the period, versus 0.5% growth between April and June, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.The estimate was behind economist predictions of 0.2% and comes after Labour unveiled a rise in Government spending and business taxes in the Autumn Budget last month.