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UK becomes fastest-growing G7 economy after strong first quarter

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UK economy grew at its fastest rate in a year during the first quarter of 2025 , official figures show.

Growth was modestly ahead of market expectations for a 0.6% increase.

The increase makes the British economy the fastest-growing among the Group of Seven leading industrial nations.

Economists say growth will likely falter in the second quarter as new taxes on business were imposed in April .

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95

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formal

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English

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56

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