Britain's economy grew in February and outpaced expectations for the three-month average.
Gross domestic product added 0.1% month on month in February, matching forecasts following an upwardly revised 0.3% rise in January.
The three-month average outpaced forecasts by growing 0.2% compared to the 0.1% predicted by analysts.
While the British economy contracted 0.2% year-on-year, this compared favourably to forecasts of a 0.4% drop, following a 0.3% decline in January
Production was the top performer, soaring by 1.1% in February, with manufacturing, cars and utilities all showing strength.
Services output also grew, though construction offset the data by shrinking 1.9% due to wet weather.