UK economy unexpectedly grew in the first month of the Iran war

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:06:13 +0000

The UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.3% in March, the first month of the Iran war, defying economist predictions of contraction.

ONS surveys show businesses reporting stronger revenue and fewer redundancies than expected, though borrowing costs hit a 18-year high amid political instability.

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