UK goods and services trade deficit widened to £10.4 billion in third quarter

The UK’s trade deficit in goods and services widened by £6.2 billion to £10.4 billion in July to September, the Office for National Statistics reported. Imports rose more than exports. The figures are in current prices and exclude precious metals.

In September alone, the value of goods imports rose 6.9% from August, while goods exports rose 6.5%. These monthly figures cover goods only.

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