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UK economic growth eases as expected in second quarter

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Thursday 13 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK economy eased in the second quarter, as expected, according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics.
The economy grew 0.4% between April and June, down from 0.6% in the first quarter.

The services sector was the biggest contributor to...

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