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Business investment in the UK: July to September 2019 revised results
Business investment growth, in volume terms, was flat in Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2019. Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF), in volume terms, increased by 0.2% in Quarter 3 2019. When compared with the same quarter a year ago, business investment increased by 0.5% and GFCF increased by 0.6% in Quarter 3 2019. ICT equipment, other machinery and equipment made the largest positive contribution to business investment growth in Quarter 3 2019; other buildings and structures made the largest negative contribution. On a sector basis, private sector dwellings made the largest positive contribution to GFCF growth in Quarter ... (full story)