UK economic growth gathers pace in second quarter

The UK’s economy gathered speed in the second three months of this year, boosted by a jump in exports and business investment in the latest sign the country’s recovery is broadening out.

UK economic growth gathers pace in second quarter

Official figures yesterday showed UK GDP rose by 0.7% in the second quarter, confirming a preliminary reading, and up from 0.4% in the first quarter.

Exports contributed the most to growth in the second quarter.

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