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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

The Independent Politics · 11 September 2026 at 08:03

UK 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

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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

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