# Britain’s economy performed better than expected in the second quarter as it weathered the impact of US tariffs and a higher business tax. Gross domestic product grew 0.3-percent in the April to June period, beating analyst forecasts of 0.1-percent growth after reaching 0.7-percent in the first quarter. Finance minister Rachel Reeves says the figures are positive with a strong start to the year and continued growth in the second quarter, but there is more to do to deliver an economy that works for working people.
Britain’s economy performed better than expected in second quarter