Britain's economy slowed less than expected between April and June after a strong start to the year, despite the shock of U.S. trade tariffs and a weaker jobs market, offering help to finance minister Rachel Reeves in meeting her budget goals.

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The slowdown in Britain’s economy comes after the chancellor imposed increases in national insurance contributions on employers in April, as well as rises in the national minimum wage.