The UK has successfully navigated its way out of a recession, with the gross domestic product expanding by 0.6% in the first quarter, according to official figures released on Friday. What Happened: The Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK’s GDP grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2024, marking the end of a mild recession that began in the second half of 2023. The UK’s production sector saw an expansion of 0.8% during this period, while construction experienced a 0.9% decline. On a monthly basis, the economy grew by 0.4% in March, following a 0.2% expansion in February. The Ban…