
Britain’s economy slowed in the second quarter of 2025 after a strong start to the year, official figures showed this week, highlighting the challenges facing finance minister Rachel Reeves as she prepares for November’s annual budget.
British gross domestic product growth slowed to 0.3 per cent in April to June, from 0.7 per cent in the first three months of the year, unrevised from initial ONS estimates and in line






