UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

June 12 2026 10:10:01

UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

LONDON

Britain's economy contracted in April as the Middle East war hit growth, official data showed on June 12, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he grapples with a fresh political crisis.

Gross domestic product fell 0.1 percent in April following growth of 0.3 percent in March, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.

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