The UK economy stood stagnant in June, following a return to growth in May, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
In line with expectations, GDP (gross domestic product), a key measure of economy growth, showed no growth month-on-month in June, following 0.4% growth in May, with quarterly growth of 0.6%.
The monthly result reflects a fall in services output, offset by growth in both production and construction.
Ben Jones, CBI Lead Economist, said: “After a strong performance in May, a slowdown in GDP growth was always on the cards for June. But a second successive quarter of above-trend growth suggests the UK economy has finally shaken off its slumber of recent years.
“We think the quarterly data probably overstates the underlying momentum in the economy, with recent CBI surveys of activity remaining fairly subdued. But firms nonetheless appear confident that the recovery will continue.
“After a challenging, few years, and ahead of the Autumn budget, the focus is shifting to the steps needed to raise the UK’s growth rate over the long-term. This could include the reforms set out in our recent business tax roadmap, which can incentivise private investment and together with a Net Zero Investment plan boost green growth, one of the fastest growing sectors in the country.”
