The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in January, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.

Britain's economy unexpectedly shrank in January, official data showed Friday, piling more pressure on the Labour government ahead of its Spring Statement on the economy. The data provides a fresh blow to the government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has put growing the UK economy at the top of his mission since Labour won a general election in July.

The U.K.'s economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in January, official figures showed on Friday.

Britain’s economy unexpectedly contracted in January, reversing December’s gains. Bad weather impacted key sectors, raising concerns for Labour’s economic strategy as PM Keir Starmer pushes for sustained growth.

GDP fell 0.1 per cent in January as production plunged despite the Chancellor's high-profile push for growth.

Gross domestic product fell 0.1% in January, hit by declines in manufacturing and construction, the Office for National Statistics said Friday.

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