Oct 24 Bulgaria 1 Report from London Nejra Cehic

The video discusses the UK's GDP growth in the third quarter, highlighting a rise of 0.7% compared to 0.9% in the previous quarter, driven by the services sector. Concerns about the eurozone's impact on the UK economy are noted. The UK's performance is compared to the eurozone, which grew by only 0.2%. Chancellor George Osborne claims the UK leads in a global economy, but the EU demands an extra €2.1 billion from the UK for its budget, sparking opposition from UK and Dutch leaders at the EU Summit.

What was the growth rate of the UK economy in the third quarter?

• 1.0%

• 0.7%

• 0.5%

• 0.9%

Which sector led the growth of the UK economy in the third quarter?

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Services

• Construction

How did the eurozone's growth in the third quarter compare to the UK's?

• It was higher than the UK's

• It was the same as the UK's

• It was lower than the UK's

• It was not reported

What is the main concern for the UK due to its economic success?

• Decreased exports

• Additional EU budget contributions

• Higher unemployment

• Increased inflation

Who joined the UK Prime Minister in opposing the EU's budget request?

• Italian Prime Minister

• Dutch Prime Minister

• German Chancellor

• French President