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The UK economy grew at 0.7% in the final quarter of 2013, official figures confirmed today, in line with the preliminary estimate, although 2013's overall growth rate was revised down.

Sterling fell slightly against most major currencies this morning after the Office of National Statistics reported higher-than-expected unemployment figures.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has confirmed the UK economy grew by 0.8% in the third quarter, but has revised upwards its growth figures for previous quarters.

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Post-retirement life expectancy for men and women is declining, according to analysis of Office for National Statistics (ONS) data, though experts say it is likely a "blip" rather than a longer term trend.

UK GDP growth was 0.8% in the third quarter of the year, according to the first estimate from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

UK CPI inflation fell from 2.8% to 2.7% in August, in line with economists' expectations, as falling transport costs pushed the headline figure down.

Analysts are upgrading their UK growth forecasts ahead of a potential upwards revision to Q2 figures this Friday.

The UK population above retirement age has grown faster than any other cohort over the last decade, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals.

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