Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUK economic growth slowed to 0.4 per cent in the second quarter of the year, down from 0.6 per cent in the first quarter. Monthly GDP grew by 0.3 per cent in June, buoyed by the service sector, warm weather, and the start of the football World Cup. The ongoing conflict stemming from Donald Trump's war on Iran has driven up energy costs and strained household finances. Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to maintain economic resilience and deliver growth across all UK postcodes. Business leaders and trade unions have urged the government to use the Autumn Budget to cut costs for firms and reform fiscal institutions. In fullUK economy grew by 0.4% in second quarter as Iran war prompts slowdownMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, down from 0.6% in the first quarter, says ONS

Britain's economy saw unexpected growth in June, with gross domestic product rising. The economy expanded by 0.4% during the second quarter, exceeding forecasts. Keir Starmer…