UK economy defies forecasts with surprise 0.4% growth in July
3 sources·Updated September 11, 2026
UK economy growth
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- BBC Business·2h agoUK economy grew faster than expected in July
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.
Read at BBC Business → - The Independent UK·2h agoUK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham
It marks a surprise uplift after economists were expecting the economy to show zero growth for the month
Read at The Independent UK → - Guardian UK·2h agoUK economy defies forecasts with surprise 0.4% growth in July
Unexpected GDP rise comes as borrowing costs and inflation risks mount ahead of Healey’s first budget The UK economy grew in July despite the fallout from the Iran war, in welcome news for John Healey ahead of next month’s budget. Figures from the Office for National Statistics…
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