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Incorrect growth figures, and an incorrect claim that the UK is in a recession, were shared in an online post.

The gap between male and female life expectancy at birth has fallen from 4.4 years in 1981 to 3.4 years in 2023.

The life expectancy gender gap is closing

THE UK economy unexpectedly eked out growth in the final three months of last year – but a key measure showed living standards actually fell,…

Gross domestic product expanded 0.1 percent in the October-December period after zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.

The ONS said gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December after zero growth in the previous three months.

THE BBC has been accused of an “extraordinary” bid to spin dismal economic growth figures to benefit Labour.

The economy was up 0.4%in December, beating City expectations

Official figures showed gross domestic product edged 0.1% higher between October and December, confounding expectations for a contraction