Wales was the only nation in the UK not to see growth in its economy in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, according to new data from the Office National Statistics.
In the three month period gross domestic product (GDP)was flat in Wales, while in England it was up 0.8%, Scotland 0.9% and Northern Ireland 0.6%. For the UK as whole growth in Q1 was 0.7%
The flat reading in Wales compared to growth of 0.6% in Q4 of 2021. Sectors in Wales that experienced contraction over the quarter included financial and insurance and transport and storage. Arts, entertainment and recreation experienced the biggest expansion at more than 10%.
