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Automobiles cast light trails as they travel across Westminster Bridge in London. — Automobiles cast light trails as they travel across Westminster Bridge in London.
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By Brian Swint and Andrew Atkinson

December 10, 2019 at 9:30 AM UTC

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The U.K. economy unexpectedly stagnated in October, marking three straight months without growth for the first time since 2009.