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Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms

Sky News UK · 11 September 2026 at 06:09

Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms

The UK economy recorded 0.4% growth in July, partly on the back of artificial intelligence (AI) investment, according to early official figures that outperformed expectations.

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Economy shows surprise AI-led growth but energy squeeze looms

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