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In April, Britain's economy saw a slight contraction of 0.1%.

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Who
Britain's economy, economists surveyed by Reuters
What
In April, Britain's economy saw a slight contraction of 0.1%.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:02:43 GMT · 4h 22m ago
Where
Britain ·
Why
This decline in the gross domestic product was confirmed by official data released on Friday, matching predictions from a Reuters poll.
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A marginal contraction in Britain's GDP signals a downturn in the country's economic activity, reflecting ongoing challenges from global and domestic pressures.

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