FEARS of another interest rates rise were further fuelled yesterday after figures confirmed that the UK's economy has grown for its 60th quarter in a row.
The Office for National Statistics said the economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the second quarter - more than the 0.7 per cent predicted by experts.
Economists say the Bank of England may slow the economy and keep a lid on inflation with another rise in borrowing costs.
The economy's stronger than expected performance also sparked predictions that rates could rise to 6.25 per cent by the end of the year.
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