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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war
Published 16 July 2026 ยท europe
Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for Statistics show The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, despite
Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for 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 Statistics said GDP rose, following a 0.1% decline in April. The figures were in line with a 0.1% rise in May that
Published: July 16, 2026 โข 11:33 AM IST ยท Updated: July 16, 2026 โข 12:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for 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 Statistics said GDP rose, following a 0.1% decline in April.
The figures were in line with a 0.1% rise in May that economists had forecast.