UK economy returned to growth in August

The UK system returned to maturation successful August arsenic manufacturers and retail businesses had a "strong" month, authoritative figures show.

The system expanded by 0.2% successful the period aft flatlining for 2 months before, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

However, the ONS warned the "broader picture" successful the UK was 1 of "slowing growth".

The latest maturation figures travel arsenic the authorities prepares for the Budget astatine the extremity of October.