The UK economy grew by 0.4 per cent between April and June – down from growth of 0.6 per cent between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said today.
Chancellor John Healey said: ‘I know people are worried about the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on their cost of living, which has been too high for too long and it has added pressure on British businesses.
‘This is an active, hands-on Government, putting British interests first – giving breathing space to those feeling the strain, making our country more resilient and bringing hope back.
‘We’ve seen the fastest growth in the G7 this year, but we now need to double down and drive growth in every postcode.’
Mr Healey was echoing the words of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who said last month that he wants to achieve ‘growth in every postcode’ of the UK.
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Real GDP is estimated to have increased by 0.4% in Quarter 2 2026, down from 0.6% in Quarter 1
Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey in Manchester on July 24
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