UK economy to avoid Brexit recession despite shrinking in August - business live

The latest UK GDP report shows that the economy will probably avoid sliding into recession this autumnBreaking: GDP fell 0.1% in August......but 0.3% quarterly growth means recession looks unlikelyFilm and TV work boosted growthTurner £20 launched 3.05pm BST The news that Donald Trump and Liu He will (apparently) meet at the White House tomorrow is pushing shares higher.Investors see it as a positive development, which could lead to at least a ‘partial trade deal’ (one that lea