UK economy grows by 0.3% in March

15 May 2026 · Originally published 14 May 2026 6/10 Original headline: UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war

The UK economy saw unexpected growth of 0.3% during March, performing better than many experts had predicted. This positive result provides a welcome boost to the national economic outlook.

Source: BBC News UK National

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