15-05-2025 09:02 via theguardian.com

UK is fastest-growing G7 member after economy expands by 0.7% – business live

UK economy posts its fastest quarterly growth in a year, outpacing rivalsUK economy defies gloomy warnings to grow 0.7% in first quarter of yearChancellor Rachel Reeves has hailed today’s growth figures, pointing out that the UK expanded faster than other major economies in January-March.But … Reeves is also cautioning that there is ‘more to do’:“Today’s growth figures show the strength and potential of the UK economy.“In the first three months of the y
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