UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

LONDON
UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

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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