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UK economy grew faster than expected in July

UK economy grew faster than expected in July
BBC News Friday 11 September 2026, 06:26 UTC 1 min read
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The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.

The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
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