The UK economy cooled by more than expected in the third quarter after a surprise contraction in September as anxiety built over the new Labour government’s fiscal plans. Gross domestic product rose 0.

Gross domestic product came in at 0.1% in the three months to September compared to the previous quarter. That's below the 0.2% growth expected by economists polled by Reuters and follows an expansion of 0.

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Treasury chief Rachel Reeves said Friday that she is “not satisfied” by official figures showing the British economy's rebound from recession slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year, with most sectors stagnating.

U.K. economic growth slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year, official figures showed Friday. The Office for National Statistics said growth during the July to September period was just 0.

The UK economy grew by 0.1% between July and September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

GDP rose only marginally in the three months through September, with prospects for a rebound uncertain as higher government spending and the threat of increased tariffs on exports to the U.S. are likely to push activity in different directions.