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Britain’s economy contracted in April for the first time in eight months, with gross domestic product (GDP) declining by 0.1%.

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Who
Office for National Statistics (ONS), Liz McKeown
What
Britain’s economy contracted in April for the first time in eight months, with gross domestic product (GDP) declining by 0.1%.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:56:55 GMT · 3h 33m ago
Where
Britain ·
Why
The decline was driven by a 0.2% fall in services, partially offset by rises in construction and manufacturing.
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The UK economy experienced a contraction in April, breaking an eight-month growth streak and indicating a potential shift in economic momentum.

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