Headlines UK

 Here are some of the top headlines in the UK today:

1. Do today’s GDP figures really show improvement in the UK economy? - Today’s release of figures on the UK economy figures feels like a big deal, with people proclaiming the end of recession¹.

2. How to watch London Marathon 2024: TV channel and live stream for today’s race - Today’s race is being shown live and free-to-air in the UK from 8:30am BST on BBC One, switching over to BBC Two for a final hour of coverage at 2pm².

3. 2 dividend shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market - The stock market is full of fantastic dividend shares that can deliver rising passive income over time. But I don’t think these two will³.

Please note that these headlines are current as of the time of this conversation and may change as the day progresses. For the most up-to-date news, please check the respective news sources.

Sure, here’s some more information about the recent UK economy figures:

• The UK economy has shown signs of improvement with growth for the second consecutive month¹. The economy grew by 0.1% in February, following growth of 0.3% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics¹.
• The latest figures from the ONS indicated that the UK’s economy has grown by 1.8% since the pandemic started, whereas the previous estimate was a 0.2% contraction². They also showed that the economy grew by 0.3% in the first three months of this year, up from the 0.1% previously estimated².
• Despite these positive signs, retail sales were flat in March, which might indicate that the strength of the consumer could be fading after a strong start to 2024³.

These figures have led some to proclaim the end of the recession⁴. However, it’s important to note that economic data can fluctuate and it’s too early to definitively say whether the UK is out of recession. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to official sources or financial news outlets.