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The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in January, weaker than forecast, due to a decline in the manufacturing sector.
The regime is facing challenges due to economic weakness and increasing costs for businesses. The economy's overall growth remains weak, with concerns about the impact of US tariffs and defense spending increases.
Significant cuts to the welfare budget in the upcoming Spring Statement are expected.
www.bbc.comUK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in JanuaryA slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.