General · 14 May 2026
UK Economy Grows 0.3% Against Forecasts
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Households and businesses received an unexpected lift after Britain’s economy expanded instead of shrinking in March. Official figures released on Thursday showed gross domestic product increased by 0.3%, while economists surveyed by Reuters had predicted a 0.2% fall. First-quarter growth reached 0.6%, with services, construction and manufacturing all contributing to the stronger result.
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