The UK economy grew slightly in the first three months of the year, according to official figures - but contracted in March.
Growth of 0.1% was recorded by the Office of National Statistics in the three months up to March, the lowest amount possible to still be classed as growth., and public sector strikes were more disruptive than February as NHS staff and teachers took to picket lines.
Contraction also came thanks to a 0.5% fall in services production. Distribution and retail also had a poor month as cost of living pressures hit consumers. ONS publishes GDP data every month, which stands for gross domestic product and measures the sum total of everything produced in the economy. Higher economic growth brings increased tax revenues and likely higher incomes and standards of living.
As part of his focus on economic growth, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says growing the economy will create better-paid jobs and opportunities across the country.
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