Event Brief
UK economy grew 0.6% in Q1 despite Middle East energy crisis
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: The UK economy expanded 0.6% in the first quarter despite a Middle East energy crisis.
WHO: UK economy
WHAT: Reported first-quarter GDP growth of 0.6%
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 2:53 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The growth occurred despite the impact of a Middle East energy crisis.
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