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UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

BBC Business June 12, 2026 · 6:32 am Read Original
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UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt

The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.

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Source BBC Business
Published Jun 12, 2026 · 6:32 am
Article ID x230df5
Original URL Open source
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Pessimistic -46.1
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