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UK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months

UK economy grows between April and June but experts warn of challenges in coming months
BBC News Thursday 13 August 2026, 08:21 UTC 1 min read
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The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.

The UK economy grew by 0.4% with some firms reporting hot weather and sports helped growth in June.
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