The UK’s trade deficit with the rest of the world widened in October. Imports rose more than exports, an unexpected move given the weakness of the pound, which makes foreign-made goods more expensive in the UK. The deficit in goods and services was £3.2bn compared with £3.1bn in September, the Office for National Statistics said. The deficit on trade in goods grew by £0.2bn to £7.1bn in October, the largest deficit since January. Excluding oil, the volume of imports was 4.3% higher in October than September. Exports were 3.8% higher. Economists, who were expecting a stronger rise in exports given the weakness of the pound, expressed their disappointment.