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UK Economic Data - UK’s economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

12-06-2026 00:53

The UK's gross domestic product fell 0.1% in April following growth of 0.3% in March, says the Office for National Statistics.

UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April as Iran war held back growth

GDP hit by higher energy prices caused by Middle East conflict, after 3% rise in March ...

UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April

The contraction comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

UK economy began to feel fallout from Iran war in April, data shows

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