(Central News Agency, London, 12th) The UK released official data today showing that the economy contracted in April due to the impact of the Middle East war on economic growth, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is mired in a political crisis. According to AFP, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement that GDP fell by 0.1% in April, following 0.3% growth in March.
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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