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flag UK economy shrinks by 0.3% in April, worst drop in 18 months.

flag The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in April, marking its biggest monthly contraction in 18 months and worse than the expected 0.1% decline. flag The services and production sectors both shrank, while construction grew. flag Despite the disappointing figures, Chancellor Rachel Reeves remains committed to delivering growth through her spending review. flag The Office for National Statistics noted that declining output in the services and manufacturing sectors contributed to the overall GDP contraction. flag However, over the last three months, GDP still showed growth.

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