The UK's economy rebounded in October after a contraction in September when output was impacted by the extra bank holiday for the Queen's funeral, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by a bigger-than-expected 0.5% between September and October in a bounce back from a 0.6% contraction the previous month.The rebound marked the biggest expansion since November 2021 and was more than the 0.4% rise expected by most economists.

The UK's economy rebounded in October after a contraction in September when output was impacted by the extra bank holiday for the Queen's funeral, according to official figures.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by a bigger-than-expected 0.5% between September and October in a bounce back from a 0.6% contraction the previous month.The rebound marked the biggest expansion since November 2021 and was more than the 0.4% rise expected by most economists.