UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows 0.3% in March Amid Iran War

GDP expansion defies economist predictions of 0.2% contraction due to services sector growth

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UK GDP grew 0.3% in March, beating expectations of a 0.2% contraction, driven by a strong services sector despite energy supply disruptions from the Iran war.

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UK GDP grew 0.3% in March, beating expectations of a 0.2% contraction, driven by a strong services sector despite energy supply disruptions from the Iran war.

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