UK economy grows by 0.4% in July, exceeding expectations
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UK economy grows by 0.4% in July, exceeding expectations

11 Sep 2026 · Originally published 11 Sep 2026 8/10 Original headline: UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.4% in July
The UK economy saw a 0.4% increase in GDP during July, surpassing forecasts of zero growth. This rise was driven largely by the services sector, with computer programming and the adoption of AI technology providing a significant boost to output.
Source: STV News National
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