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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: UK Economy Grows 0.4% But Challenges Remain
Caption: UK Economy Grows 0.4% But Challenges Remain. The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, in line with economists’ expectations but growth slowed compared with the 0.6% recorded in the first quarter of the year. The main driver was the services sector, including banking, insurance and hospitality. Businesses also benefited from favourable weather and major sporting events. However, economists warn that maintaining this momentum could prove difficult in the months ahead, particularly as uncertainty surrounding the Iran war continues to weigh on the outlook. The government has welcomed the figures, highlighting the UK’s strong growth among G7 economies. But the key question now is whether this growth can continue and translate into stronger incomes, jobs and tax revenues. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,UK economy,grew,April,June,2026,in line,expectations,first quarter,year,main driver,services sector,banking,insurance,hospitality,weather,sporting events,momentum
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