Britain’s GDP-per-head is finally back to its pre-crisis levels, but factories are struggling to grow
- Tight security as Greek bailout talks begin
- Summary: GDP jump puts rate hikes in focus
- UK GDP grew by 0.7% <- coverage starts here
- But manufacturing output fell by 0.3%
- Key charts start here
- Reasons to be cautious about GDP
2.11pm BST
PS: Don’t miss this piece on child poverty in the UK ; worth considering alongside today’s ‘encouraging’ GDP data:
Excellent @Chakrabortty piece on child poverty, charity and holiday hunger, a "Live Aid" for Britain’s poor http://t.co/lXD7KXJuHH
2.06pm BST
That may be all for today, I think. I’ll be back if there’s any major news out of Greece. Otherwise, enjoy the afternoon….. GW
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