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UK economy grows by 0.5% but tariff war impact yet to come

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February rise in GDP comes before expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s trade stance

The UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, according to official figures, in a boost for Rachel Reeves before an expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff war.

Reversing a modest fall in January, the increase in gross domestic product in February could mark the last period of expansion before the threat of a global trade war dampens business investment and consumer spending.

Continue reading…February rise in GDP comes before expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s trade stanceBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK economy unexpectedly expanded by 0.5% in February, according to official figures, in a boost for Rachel Reeves before an expected downturn triggered by Donald Trump’s tariff war.Reversing a modest fall in January, the increase in gross domestic product in February could mark the last period of expansion before the threat of a global trade war dampens business investment and consumer spending. Continue reading…