UK Economic Slowdown
The UK economy slowed in the second quarter of 2026, with GDP growth falling to 0.4 percent. The government attributed the strain to high energy costs resulting from the US-Iran war.
Where they agreeThe UK's GDP growth slowed to 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026.
Key playersAndy Burnham (Prime Minister) · John Healey (Finance Minister) · Liz McKeown (ONS Director)
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