U.K. Economy Grows Faster Than Previously Estimated at 0.4%

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Britain’s economy had more momentum than previously estimated in the first quarter.

Gross domestic product rose 0.4 percent, the Office for National Statistics said in London on Tuesday, revising its previous figure of 0.3 percent. A separate report showed the current account deficit narrowed to 26.5 billion pounds, or 5.8 percent of GDP.