UK economy beats expectations with November growth

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The UK economy unexpectedly grew in November, helped by a boost from the World Cup.

The UK's gross domestic product (GDP) - a key economic measure of services, construction and manufacturing output - rose by 0.1%.

The Office for National Statistics said pubs and restaurants contributed to growth as people went out to watch World Cup games.

However, in the three months to November, the economy shrank by 0.3%.

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