UK Economy Sees Unexpected 0.3% Growth in March Amid Iran War

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The UK economy grew 0.3% in March, exceeding expectations despite the Iran war, with broad-based services sector growth, though discretionary spending shows signs of decline.

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The UK economy grew 0.3% in March, exceeding expectations despite the Iran war, with broad-based services sector growth, though discretionary spending shows signs of decline.

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