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ONS revises down quarterly growth for five quarters to April-June period

The UK economy has grown more slowly than previously thought, official figures show, and the current account deficit has widened.

The sustained plunge in the price of gas over the last three months is the longest on record, according to AAA.

The number of homes being sold in the UK fell below 100,000 a month in November for the first time in a year, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

Tim Cook of Apple did an amazing job this year. But several other CEOs deserve praise as well.

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