UK Economy Grows by 0.3% in Second Quarter of 2025 – Guido Fawkes

UK Economy Grows by 0.3% in Second Quarter of 2025

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New figures out from the Office for National Statistics show 0.3% GDP growth between April and June this year. Services were up 0.4% and construction 1.2%, while production shrank by 0.3%. Down from a 0.7% growth in the last quarter…

GDP rose by 0.4% in June. Reeves says: “Today’s economic figures are positive with a strong start to the year and continued growth in the second quarter. But I know there is more to do to deliver an economy that works for working people – and rewards working people.” Meanwhile Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride warns of the “£50 billion black hole in the public finances”…

UPDATE: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says GDP growth is “a lower figure than we would want.”