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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks 0.1% in May

TDT | Manama

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Britain's economy unexpectedly contracted in May, official data showed Friday, in a blow to Britain's Labour government as it seeks to kickstart growth.

Gross domestic product shrank 0.1 percent in May, following a 0.3 percent contraction in April, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.