The UK economy grew by an "unexpectedly upbeat" 0.3% in November, surpassing forecasts of a 0.1% increase, driven primarily by a rebound in car production and growth in the services sector.

• Growth was boosted by the return to production at Jaguar Land Rover's facilities following a cyber-attack, contributing to a 25.5% increase in motor vehicle output.
• The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that business activities like accounting and tax consultancy also supported the services sector's growth.
• While economists like chief economist Yael Selfin of KPMG UK noted accelerated economic activity despite pre-Budget uncertainty, Shadow chancellor Mel Stride contended that economic growth was "still flatlining."