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UK GDP flatlined in the July-September quarter, ONS reports, as companies warn October budget has hurt economy too

Sharp fall in UK business activity forecast as economic gloom deepens

Digging into today’s GDP report, we can see that the services sector stagnated in July-September.

The business-facing services sector flatlined, while consumer-facing services increased by 0.1%

“The challenge we face to fix our economy and properly fund our public finances after 15 years of neglect is huge.

“But this is only fuelling our fire to deliver for working people.

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23.12.24 04:39

by theguardian.com

Morrisons offers discounts as IT glitch hits loyalty cards and click-and-collect

Cardholders offered 10% off entire shop, as shoppers fear for Christmas food and drink orders

Morrisons shoppers have been left unsure whether their Christmas orders will arrive on time after the supermarket chain was hit by IT problems, prompting the retailer to offer discounts.

The supermarket chain is giving loyalty card holders 10% off an entire shop on Monday and on Christmas Eve after a glitch hit the promotional scheme, and it discounted prices on some items for all shoppers.

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