UK trade deficit narrows in August
Updated : 09:53
The UK trade deficit narrowed in August, driven by a 4.7% fall in imports, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed on Friday.
The ONS reported a seasonally adjusted deficit of £1.9bn, compared to a £3.1bn deficit in July.
A deficit of £9.1bn on goods was partially offset by an estimated surplus of £7.2bn on services.