The UK economy grew at the fastest rate in a year over the first quarter of 2025, in a boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, new official figures show.Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.This means it came in ahead of economists' expectations of 0.6% growth for the quarter.

The UK economy grew at the fastest rate in a year over the first quarter of 2025, in a boost to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, new official figures show.Gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.This means it came in ahead of economists' expectations of 0.6% growth for the quarter.