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UK economy grew by 0.1% in May despite impact of Iran war

The Guardian 2026/07/16 09:49

Rise in GDP follows a 0.1% decline in April, figures from the Office for National Statistics show

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs, official figures show.

The Office for National Statistics said GDP rose, following a 0.1% decline in April. The figures were in line with a 0.1% rise in May that economists had forecast.

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