Can the UK still claim to be the fastest-growing G7 economy?

The latest UK GDP figures for the spring quarter show a growth of 0.3%, a slowdown from earlier in the year, but still exceeding expectations. Despite concerns about slowing growth, the UK still outperformed other major economies in the first half of the year. The data suggests a mixed economic outlook, with some positive indicators in June and challenges ahead amidst global trade uncertainty and policy shifts.