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title: "UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook"
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description: "Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in March to cap another strong first quarter, suggesting it was in better shape as the Iran war escalated than many feared, though economists said seasonal distortions were flattering the figures. Sean Hogan has more."
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# UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook

Britain's economy grew unexpectedly in March to cap another strong first quarter, suggesting it was in better shape as the Iran war escalated than many feared, though economists said seasonal distortions were flattering the figures. Sean Hogan has more.

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