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U.K. Economy Shrinks as Threat of Recession Nears

Britain’s economic output fell in the third quarter and European Union officials forecast weakening growth for countries across the continent.

By Patricia Cohen and Melissa Eddy

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U.K. Economy Shrinks as Threat of Recession Nears

Economic output fell 0.2 percent in the third quarter as the services and production industries slowed.

By Patricia Cohen

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Leslie Phillips, Comic Actor Who Sorted Wizards, Dies at 98

He made a name for himself in British satires, then late in his career reached a different audience as the voice of the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter movies.

By Neil Genzlinger

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Evelyn de Rothschild, Scion of Banking Dynasty, Dies at 91

Initially showing little promise, he eventually joined the family firm and rose to chairman, wielding vast influence in Britain’s financial and political affairs.

By Robert D. McFadden