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

Economy The Guardian By Heather Stewart Economics editor 16 Jul 2026 06:03 1 min read

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

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

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