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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war
UK NewsPoliticsBusiness•July 16, 2026 at 8:36 AMNational

UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

By Heather Stewart Economics editor•The Guardian - UK News

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics showThe UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show.The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose 0.1% in May, in line with economists’ forecasts, after a 0.1% decline in April. Continue reading...

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show

The UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show.

The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose 0.1% in May, in line with economists’ forecasts, after a 0.1% decline in April.

Continue reading...

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