The UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for January showed stagnation, according to data from the country’s Office for National Statistics.

Economic growth stagnated even before the start of the conflict in the Middle East. GDP remained at 0%, reflecting a slowdown compared to the 0.1 % growth in December.

Pressure on British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has been mounting, and analysts indicate that the outlook could worsen due to rising energy prices, “a consequence linked to international tensions following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.”

In this regard, the minister stated: “Our economic plan is the right one, although we know there is still much to be done,” referring to initiatives to “reduce the cost of living, decrease the national debt, and create conditions for growth that benefits all regions of the country.”

The economic recovery during January fell short of expectations, resulting in weak growth and fragility in key sectors such as the British labor market.

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