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UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead

UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
BBC News Thursday 13 August 2026, 10:17 UTC 1 min read
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Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth
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