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The UK economy grew by 0.7% between January and March, but households saved less amid the cost of living crisis, according to the latest official figures.
While overall quarterly growth was unrevised, our updated set of figures show the economy still grew strongly in February, with growth now coming in a little higher in March too.
There was broad based growth across services, while manufacturing also had a strong quarter.