13 August 2026 at 1:05 pm
Summary
The UK's economic growth slowed to 0.4% in the second quarter of the year, down from 0.6% in the first quarter, as reported by the Office for National Statistics. This slowdown is attributed to the disruption caused by the Iran war, which has led to increased energy prices.
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