UK economy records surprise 0.3% growth in first month of the Iran war
๐ฐ The Guardian ยท ๐ May 14, 2026, 06:02 AM ยท ๐ theguardian.com
GDP reading ties in with some surveys suggesting UK plc has kept up momentum despite rising fuel costsThe UK economy unexpectedly grew during the first full month of the Iran war, according to official figures, suggesting the Middle East conflict has not yet affected growth as much as feared.Figures