The UK economy grew by 0.4% between April and June, according to official data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The British economy is now 1.2% bigger than a year ago but the British Chambers of Commerce has urged caution. 
Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Faced with global headwinds from the Iran conflict, the UK economy showed welcome resilience in Q2, growing by 0.4%.
“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.
“This is not a new problem. Our analysis shows domestic policy-driven costs for a typical SME have risen by more than 70% over the past decade.
“The Autumn Budget must be a game changer for stronger, sustainable growth. We need measures that boost trade, investment and productivity. In short, the Chancellor must back business, cut costs and deliver growth.”
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