The UK economy contracted by 0.1 per cent in April 2026 as services output fell 0.2 per cent and production remained flat.
However, GDP grew 0.7 per cent in the three months to April, marking a fifth consecutive period of expansion.
Businesses reported higher costs linked to the Middle East conflict, while May indicators pointed to mixed economic conditions.
However, GDP grew 0.7 per cent in the three months to April, marking a fifth consecutive period of expansion.
Businesses reported higher costs linked to the Middle East conflict, while May indicators pointed to mixed economic conditions.
