Marginal slowdown compared with previous three months in line with analysts’ forecasts
GDP increase of 0.4% in May, official data shows, as sterling rises to highest level in almost a year
Upward revision to 0.7% was driven by stronger household spending
Britain enjoys strong services exports and a solid education system but low productivity growth and stagnant living standards
Flat GDP growth in April marks slowdown from 0.4% expansion in March
First-quarter GDP increase of 0.6% beats expectations in boost for Sunak
Forecaster delivers downbeat outlook ahead of local elections in England
GDP expected to increase by just 0.5% this year, the second-slowest rate in G7 after Germany
FTSE 100 on track for record high after figures raise hopes of exit from technical recession
Figures offer little cheer to Rishi Sunak as his Conservative party trails heavily in opinion polls
Expansion in services sector helped deliver 0.2% rise in GDP, in line with forecasts
GDP fell 0.3% in final quarter of last year, dealing blow to Rishi Sunak’s election campaign
Prime minister grapples with the ‘R’ word after GDP declines for the second straight quarter
Niesr research highlights fragile nature of economy heading into general election
Gross domestic product up 0.3%, says ONS, driven by growth in services sector
Downward revision to gross domestic product by ONS highlights struggle to shake off low-growth performance
GDP weaker than forecast as output declines in all three main sectors
Stagnation nation
Flat GDP in third quarter poses challenge for chancellor as he aims to revive growth in Autumn Statement
Comments from Huw Pill come as new figures suggested UK economy was near-stagnant in third quarter
Revised data from ONS shows Britain is not worst G7 performer
Output drops 0.5% between June and July, a larger fall than had been forecast
Hazy statistics have painted too gloomy a picture of Britain, but similar issues affect many countries
Changes to Office for National Statistics output estimates leave economists rushing to revise views
