UK economy emerges from recession

The UK economy has come out of recession, after figures showed it had grown by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in the last three months of 2009.The economy had previously contracted for six consecutive quarters - the longest period since quarterly figures were first recorded in 1955.

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US economy in fastest growth rate for six years

The US economy grew by an annualised rate of 5.7% between October and December, official figures have shown. The number, which is a first estimate, is a big rise from the previous quarter's growth rate of 2.2%. It suggests the country's economy is growing at its fastest pace for six years and confirms the US economy has left its year-long recession behind.

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