The UKs GDP increased by just 0.1 percent at the beginning of the year.
The slight growth lagged behind many other major economies according to the data for January to March.
Analysts say growth was held back by widespread industrial action and a fall in retail sales.
The UK chancellor Jermey Hunt admits there's "still much work to do" and that inflation is still an issue.
In: "Growth is picking…"
Out: "…weekly shopping bills."
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The slight growth lagged behind many other major economies according to the data for January to March.
Analysts say growth was held back by widespread industrial action and a fall in retail sales.
The UK chancellor Jermey Hunt admits there's "still much work to do" and that inflation is still an issue.
In: "Growth is picking…"
Out: "…weekly shopping bills."
Dur: 0:12