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UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for second month in row

UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for second month in row



Pre-election slowdown continues in July despite economists predicting growth of 0.2%Business live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe anticipated post-election bounceback in the UK economy failed to materialise as activity flatlined in July for a second month, according to the latest official data.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the pre-election stalling of activity in June was followed by another month in which gross domestic product remained unchanged. Continue reading…



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Author : Larry Elliott Economics editor

Publish date : 2024-09-11 12:41:20

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