UK economy registers 'surprise' return to growth in May

Buoyed by services output

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UK economy registers 'surprise' return to growth in May

The UK economy grew 0.1% in May despite the ongoing impact of the conflict in the Middle East, with services output doing the "heavy lifting".

Services output growth of 0.3% in the month to May was partially offset by falls of 0.5% and 0.8% in production and construction output, respectively, according to figures by the Office for Nationa...

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