Britain’s economy grew for the second consecutive quarter in a boost to Sir Keir Starmer after his first month in power.

Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.6pc in the three months to June, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Growth was down slightly from the 0.7pc expansion recorded in the first three months of the year but in line with economists’ estimates.

It shows Britain’s economy is moving past the recession suffered at the end of last year, with data this week also showing inflation remaining in check and real wages at their highest level in three years.

ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said: “The UK has now grown strongly for two quarters, following the weakness we saw in the second half of last year.

“Growth across the three months was led by the service sector, where scientific research, the IT industry and legal services all did well.”

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