The UK economy grew by 0.3% in March, and 0.6% in the first three months of the year, the latest official figures show Economy grows by 0.6% in first three months of year - defying analysts' expectations Tara Mewawalla Live reporter The economy grew by 0.6% in the first three months of 2026, driven by a 0.8% boost in the key services industry. The largest positive co... [13009 chars]