The data shows slow growth, but no recession so far.
The health sector was the biggest drag on growth due to junior doctor strikes.
The economy stands 0.3% above its pre-pandemic level of February 2020.
Services output rose 0.3%, while manufacturing output dropped 0.3% and construction sector contracted unexpectedly by 0.6%.
The data chimed with business surveys that point to weak activity, but no recession was predicted.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
UK Economy Grows Slowly in April 2023, with Retail and Film Industries Leading the Charge
The UK economy grew by 0.2% month-on-month in April 2023, as retail and film industries were among the largest contributors.
14 June 2023 · 23:11 UTC
