UK economy returns to growth in May
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
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"The economy recorded robust growth in the three months to May, though the pace eased slightly as the latest two months showed a weaker picture."
— Liz McKeown , Executive
"The recent rise in energy prices, driven by a pick-up in tensions in the Middle East, could pose a risk to the growth outlook, with financial conditions also tightening as a result."
— Yael Selfin , Executive
"The growth in May is not a bad welcome gift for incoming PM Andy Burnham."
— Paul Dales , Academic
Key People
Andy Burnham is the chief minister of Jersey and a prominent Labour Party figure.
Director of economic statistics at the Office for National Statistics.
Paul Dales is the chief economist at Capital Economics.
Chief economist at KPMG UK.
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The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
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