UK Economy Shows Zero Growth in April as Sectors Struggle
Britain's economic growth ground to a halt in April with zero growth, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming budget announcement as construction and manufacturing sectors struggle.
Britain's economic growth ground to a halt in April with zero growth, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming budget announcement as construction and manufacturing sectors struggle.
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