UK economy grew by 0.7% in third quarter, the fastest rate for two years - follow live
The BBC's live report says Office for National Statistics figures show the UK economy grew by 0.7% between July and September, the fastest quarterly growth in more than two years, driven largely by services while construction shrank. Faisal Islam and Dharshini David write that growth defied fears of a hit from the Middle East war, though both caution that high energy bills could slow momentum in coming months.
