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The UK’s economy contracted slightly in April after months of growth, as activity in the services sector weakened, while businesses reported higher costs and disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on June 12 that gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.1 percent in April, marking the first monthly fall since August 2025.
The decline followed growth of 0.3 percent in March and 0.4 percent in February.
Despite the monthly setback, the economy expanded 0.7 percent in the three months to April compared with the previous three-month period.
The slowdown comes as businesses across Europe grapple with higher energy costs and supply-chain disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, while policymakers monitor the impact on inflation and economic growth….
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on June 12 that gross domestic product (GDP) fell 0.1 percent in April, marking the first monthly fall since August 2025.
The decline followed growth of 0.3 percent in March and 0.4 percent in February.
Despite the monthly setback, the economy expanded 0.7 percent in the three months to April compared with the previous three-month period.
The slowdown comes as businesses across Europe grapple with higher energy costs and supply-chain disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East, while policymakers monitor the impact on inflation and economic growth….
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