UK growth slows as Iran war costs bite – what the numbers reveal

UK GDP grew 0.4% in Q2 2026, down from 0.6% in Q1, as the Iran war’s economic fallout hits energy prices and business confidence. The ONS data shows how global shocks are reshaping Britain’s recovery.

UK growth slows as Iran war costs bite – what the numbers reveal
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