UK economy sees 'surprise' 0.2% growth in July

The growth in July follows a 0.6% decline in June

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UK economy sees 'surprise' 0.2% growth in July

UK GDP bounced back slightly in July growing by 0.2%, according to data published today (12 September) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), despite the cost of living beginning to bite.

Experts were surprised by the figure, which followed a decline in GDP back in June of 0.6%. The main driver of growth was the services sector, which added 0.4%, boosted by the UK hosting the Wo...

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