UK Economy Expected to Show Slow Growth in May, Iran War Cited as Factor

Economists anticipate the UK's GDP to have increased by a modest 0.1% in May, following a slight contraction in April, with the Iran war identified as a contributing factor to the subdued growth.

15 Jul, 14:40 — 15 Jul, 14:40

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UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth

Most economists are expecting GDP to have edged up by a paltry 0.1% in May, after slipping by 0.1% in April.

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UK Economy Expected to Show Slow Growth in May, Iran War Cited as Factor

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