UK economy shrank more than previously thought

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UK economy shrank more than previously thought

A country is in recession when its economy shrinks for two three-month periods in a row. Typically during a recession, companies make less money, pay falls and unemployment rises, leaving the government with less money in tax to use on public services. www.bbc.co.uk

A country is in recession when its economy shrinks for two three-month periods in a row. Typically during a recession, companies make less money, pay falls and unemployment rises, leaving the government with less money in tax to use on public services.

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