UK emerged from recession at start of year

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The UK's economy emerged from recession at the start of the year, official figures show.

The economy grew by 0.6% between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said.

The UK had slipped into recession at the end of last year after the economy contracted for two three-month periods in a row.

The government has argued that the economy has turned around, but Labour has called such views "delusional".

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