UK economy grew 0.1 percent in May
The UK economy grew by 0.1 percent in May, with the impact of the Iran war on energy costs noted.
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The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. The modest expansion came despite the impact of the war in Iran on energy costs, which have been rising. The ONS said the economy appears to be more resilient than expected in the face of these pressures. Growth was driven by an expansion in the services sector, which offset weakness elsewhere. The data suggests the UK is managing to avoid a sharper slowdown, though the broader economic outlook remains uncertain given ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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| Claim | ITV |
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| UK economy grew by 0.1% in May, driven by the services sector, and the ONS said the economy is resilient despite rising energy costs from the Iran war. |
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ITV1's coverage was concise and directly linked the economic growth to the Iran war, emphasising the ONS's view of resilience. The report was brief, with no additional analysis or context, and it was followed by a separate story about Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Ukraine, which was unrelated to the economy.
- “The UK economy grew by 0.1% in May.”
- “That's despite the impact of the Iran war on energy costs.”
- “The Office for National Statistics said that the economy appears to be more resilient in the face of rising energy costs linked to the war in Iran.”
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