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UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
BBC Politics Friday 12 June 2026, 06:32 UTC 1 min read
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The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

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