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UK Economy Stays Strong Amid Global Headwinds | Leeds News
The UK economy’s showing surprising resilience, powering through global chaos with another quarter of growth—thanks to businesses adapting fast. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s job-focused push is getting a boost, especially with his new Manchester hub spreading power beyond Westminster. But not every sector’s smiling: construction’s slowing, heatwaves are hitting some industries, and price hikes from the Iran conflict are weighing on supply chains. Still, economists predict a solid 0.4% GDP jump in Q2, following a strong 0.6% surge in Q1—with a possible slight cooldown in June. Listen in…
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