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Chief economist update: UK economy slows on Brexit woes

BY BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2019 10:14AM

UK GDP growth slowed to a mere 0.2% in the fourth quarter of 2018, following growth of 0.6% in the third quarter. Just as the BOE explained, this "reflects softer activity abroad and the greater effects from Brexit uncertainties at home."

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