UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

Scientific research, up 5.1%, was the strongest contributor to monthly output. Photograph: Bloomberg/GettyView image in fullscreenScientific research, up 5.1%, was the strongest contributor to monthly output. Photograph: Bloomberg/GettyEconomic growth (GDP)UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran warRise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics showHeather Stewart Economics editorThu 16 Jul 2026 03.36 EDTFirst published on Thu 16 Jul 2026 02.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe UK economy returned to growth in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show.The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose 0.1% in May, in line with economists’ forecasts, after a 0.1% decline in April.Despite…

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