UK economy grows 0.2 pct in Q2

LONDON, Aug 13: The gross domestic product (GDP) of the United Kingdom (UK) grew by 0.2 percent in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, official figures showed on Friday.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported increases in all main sectors between April and June: services output rose by 0.1 percent, production by 0.7 percent, and construction by 0.3 percent.