UK economy grows at fastest quarterly rate in a year in boost for Reeves

The UK economy grew at the fastest rate in a year over the first quarter of 2025 (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK economy grew at the fastest rate in a year over the first quarter of 2025, in a boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, new official figures show.

Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.