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UK economy records surprise 0.3% growth in first month of the Iran war

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UK economy records surprise 0.3% growth in first month of the Iran war
GDP reading ties in with some surveys suggesting UK plc has kept up momentum despite rising fuel costs
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GDP reading ties in with some surveys suggesting UK plc has kept up momentum despite rising fuel costs

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The UK economy unexpectedly grew during the first full month of the Iran war, according to official figures, suggesting the Middle East conflict has not yet affected growth as much as feared.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed growth of 0.3% in gross domestic product (GDP) in March, down from a revised 0.4% rise in February and 0% growth in January. The ONS had originally estimated that the economy grew 0.5% in February and 0.1% in January.

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Source: Guardian - World News

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