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Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025.

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Who
Office for National Statistics (ONS), Stuart Clark, Sanjay Raja, Bank of England
What
Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:05:24 GMT · 2h 37m ago
Where
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Why
The conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy costs and prompted households to rein in their spending.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The economic contraction, driven by an energy shock from the Iran conflict, complicates the Bank of England's efforts to manage inflation and economic growth, potentially leading to further slowdowns as real incomes are squeezed.

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