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UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April

UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April
BBC Business Friday 12 June 2026, 06:14 UTC 1 min read
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The contraction comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

The contraction comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
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