Britain's economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in August, beating forecasts for a contraction. The figures are the final growth reading before UK Chancellor John Healey delivers his first budget on October 28th. Healey is currently at an IMF summit in Bangkok, where the fund yesterday singled out the UK for its progress in bringing down borrowing. He's been speaking to Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz.

Britain's economy unexpectedly grew 0.1% in August, beating forecasts for a contraction. The figures are the final growth reading before UK Chancellor John Healey delivers his first budget on October 28th.&nbsp;Healey is currently at an IMF summit in Bangkok, where the fund yesterday singled out the UK for its progress in bringing down borrowing. He's been speaking to Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz.

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 British Chancellor John Healey Talks 'Jewel' In UK's Economic Crown

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