UK economy stagnates as Brexit uncertainty hits growth - business live
(The Guardian Business News)

UK economy failed to grow over the August-October period, reports the Office for National Statistics in its latest growth reportLatest: No growth in OctoberEconomy also stagnated over the last quarterServices growth slows; factories and construction contractExpert: Brexit uncertainty blights economyEarlier:It´s UK GDP day 1.32pm GMT The weak growth figures haven´t caused much of a kerfuffle in the City.The pound has hit a new seven-month high against the US dollar today, touching $1.3189, as investors continue to price in a Conservative election victory. 1.15pm GMT Weak consumer confidence means Christmas puddings and tins of biscuits are languishing on UK shop shelves..... Related: Don`t bring us figgy pudding ... yet, say Christmas shoppers Continue reading...