Official figures showed the UK economy shrank for the second month running in October, contracting by 0.1% following a 0.1% decline in September.

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Official figures showed the UK economy shrank for the second month running in October, contracting by 0.1% following a 0.1% decline in September.

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The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.1% in October, following a 0.1% decline in September.

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She will replace Dame Amanda Blanc on January 1.

Dame Emma Walmsley said the US was still leading the way for new drugs and vaccines.

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The Imperial and Carex maker said offers for the African business failed to recognise the value of the portfolio.

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The Government said the rebate costs for companies would fall to 14.5% in 2026 from 22.9% this year.

Europe’s biggest tour operator reported full-year underlying earnings up 12.6% on a constant currency basis to 1.46 billion euro (£1.27 billion).

The IPPR said the ‘premium’ added to UK borrowing is finally easing back as financial markets have backed the Chancellor’s plans.

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