UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

Economy The Guardian By Heather Stewart Economics editor 16 Jul 2026 07:36 1 min read

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show The UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose 0.1% in May, in line with economists’ forecasts, after a 0.1% decline in April. Continue reading...

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show

The UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show.

The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose 0.1% in May, in line with economists’ forecasts, after a 0.1% decline in April.

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