UK economy grew 0.5% in aftermath of Brexit vote, down from 0.7%
UK economic growth slowed down following the Brexit vote in June's EU referendum - but less than predicted, official figures show.
The Office for National Statistics said GDP grew by 0.5% in the third quarter from July to September, compared to growth of 0.7% in the three months to June.
Chancellor Philip Hammond said: “The fundamentals of the UK economy are strong, and today’s data show that the economy is resilient."