Here's why the UK economy has grown so quickly, and what comes next
Briefly

The Independent highlights its commitment to delivering essential journalism during pivotal moments in US history, particularly regarding reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech issues. They stress the necessity of reporters on the ground to provide comprehensive coverage and ensure both sides of a story are represented. In lighter news, Britain's economy showed unexpected growth in early 2025, with a GDP rise of 0.7%. Nonetheless, experts express concern about future economic conditions due to new US tariffs introduced by President Trump.
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Britain's economy expanded more rapidly than anticipated in the first quarter of 2025, marking the strongest growth in a year. GDP rose by 0.7 percent.
However, experts caution that the economic landscape has shifted considerably since the first quarter, particularly with the introduction of new US tariffs by Donald Trump.
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