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Economy ‘facing challenges’ as pound slumps to new low

by Sofia Lotto Persio

BRITAIN’S economy faces “immense challenges,” as a weakened pound has failed to boost exports after the EU referendum.

August economic data from the Office for National Statistics released yesterday shows that the trade deficit has increased to £2.5 billion.

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