The UK economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics.Gross domestic product (GDP) was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said.The figures present a headache for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has pegged much of his General Election campaign on a recent record of economic improvement under his Conservative government.

The UK economy recorded no growth in April, according to the Office for National Statistics.Gross domestic product (GDP) was flat during the month, following growth of 0.4% in March, the ONS said.The figures present a headache for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who has pegged much of his General Election campaign on a recent record of economic improvement under his Conservative government.