The UK economy grew slightly in August helped by an increase in manufacturing output, according to the latest official figures.
The economy expanded by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics said, after contracting by 0.1% in July.
The government has made boosting the economy a key priority and pressure is mounting ahead of the Budget next month.
Many economists have been warning that tax rises or spending cuts will be needed to meet the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies is projecting Rachel Reeves will need to find £22bn to make up a shortfall in the government's finances, and will "almost certainly" have to raise taxes.
