GDP boost is welcome – but more to do to push for stronger growth  

Commenting on today’s (Thursday) ONS figures showing quarterly GDP growing by 0.7% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter, and 0.2% in March 2025, TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak said: 

“It is good news for workers and businesses that GDP improved earlier this year.  

“The job of securing strong future growth is far from over.   

"A fully funded industrial strategy – one that delivers good jobs across the country – is key for ongoing progress.   

“And it is vital that everyone keeps playing their part.  

"The Bank of England should accelerate cutting interest rates as a matter of priority, boosting confidence and helping businesses and families to spend and invest.”