Britain’s Economy Shows Modest Growth in First Quarter, but Concerns Remain

Britain’s Economy Shows Modest Growth in First Quarter, but Concerns Remain.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that Britain’s economy grew by 0.1% in the first quarter of this year, remaining unchanged from the initial estimate published last month.

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These figures align with previous estimates and raise concerns about the strength of the economic recovery.

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Despite avoiding a recession in early 2023, experts warn of potential challenges ahead.

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