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Newflash: The UK economy stagnated in January, stumbling even before the Iranian war drove up energy prices.

The Office for National Statistics reports that UK GDP was unchanged in January, dashing hopes of 0.2% growth.

It says that in January:

Monthly GDP showed no growth, following growths of 0.1% in December and 0.2% in November 2025.