UK economy expanded 0.4% in second quarter, official data reveals
Official figures indicate that the UK economy's growth reached 0.4% during the year's second quarter, surpassing certain forecasts. The growth happened despite political uncertainty from Sir Keir Starmer's resignation in June and a May heatwave. Economists report that businesses frequently experience a slowdown during the latter half of the year because of Budget speculation.
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