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UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll

Euronews · Jun 12, 2026, 9:05 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy costs and prompted households to rein in their spending.

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