The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, official data has revealed.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the summer sunshine and sports fixtures helped the economy grow.

The ONS stated that growth has ‘remained fairly robust’. The services sector and manufacturing propelled growth in the second quarter.

According to the ONS, the economy is currently 1.2% bigger than a year ago.

Responding to the data, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: ‘Faced with global headwinds from the Iran conflict, the UK economy showed welcome resilience in Q2, growing by 0.4%, according to [the] first estimate.

‘The service sector performed particularly robustly, alongside a welcome return to growth in construction.

‘But the headline figures shouldn’t disguise the cocktail of cost pressures choking long-term business growth.’

Press release: British Chambers of Commerce