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Families and businesses need an investment budget, says TUC
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves taking applause after she addressed the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, October 4, 2024

FAMILIES and businesses need an investment budget, the TUC said today as Britain’s economy grew for the first time in two months.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) recorded 0.2 per cent growth in August, up from no growth in June or July.

It is the first sign of relief after a period of economic flatlining since the general election.

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