Britain Shakes Off Recession as Economy Grows Faster Than Expected

Britain's economy showed unexpected growth in the first quarter of the year, primarily driven by the services sector, which includes transport, legal services, and scientific research. Despite this, sectors like hospitality and construction experienced declines. The GDP per person grew by 0.4 percent, marking the first increase after seven quarters of decline. However, the overall economic outlook remains mixed and sluggish, with consumer sentiment being negative and varying performance across different sectors.