Growth in UK’s economy stalls in April according to official figures
The UK’s economy failed to grow in April due to a fall in consumer spending.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was no growth for the month, which was in line with many economists' predictions.
The halt in growth came after the UK economy recorded its fastest growth in two years from January to March.
The positive figures at the start of the year meant the UK had exited the recession it fell into in the final half of last year.
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