http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/01/11/uk-britain-economy-trade-idUKTRE80A0JF20120111?feedType=nl&feedName=uktopnewsearly
Goods trade deficit widened more than expected in November, unwinding the previous month's record narrowing as exports fell and imports of o widened more than expected in November, unwinding the previous month's record narrowing as exports fell and imports of oil and chemicals rose to record highs, official data showed on Wednesday.
The Office for National Statistics said that Britain's goods trade deficit widened to 8.644 billion pounds in November from 7.868 billion pounds in October, above forecasts for a deficit of 8.3 billion pounds.
The ONS said the widening was driven by lower exports to non-EU countries, and record imports of chemicals.
The goods trade gap with non-EU countries widened to 5.021 billion pounds in November from 4.556 billion pounds in October, broadly in line with forecasts.
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