Recession fears grow as UK economy shrinks 0.3% in April

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🚨Recession fears grow as UK economy shrinks 0.3% in April amid spiralling living costs

“Households’ real disposable incomes should rise in both the third and fourth quarters now that the Chancellor has announced an extra £5bn in grants during these quarters, equal to nearly 2% of their likely income in these quarters.

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