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UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hits

Britain's economy contracted in April as the Middle East war hit growth, official data showed Friday, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he grapples with a political crisis. We expect the economy to continue to fade as the year goes on, and particularly for as long as there is no lasting peace deal in the Middle East, he added. ajb/cw

12 Jun 2026 2:13 pm