LONDON (AP) — U.K. economic growth slowed down to a near standstill in the third quarter of the year after a cyberattack halted production at the country’s biggest automaker, official figures showed Thursday.

The slowdown represents a blow to the British government less than two weeks ahead of a crucial budget that is expected to see taxes rise again.

The Office for National Statistics said that the economy grew by 0.1% between July and September from the previous three-month period. That was down on the previous quarter’s 0.3% increase and below market expectations for a 0.2% rise.

The cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover was a key reason why growth came in lower than expected. The attack, which saw workers sent home on Aug. 31, halted production in the company’s factories as well as suppl

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