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Zero growth in July as economy 'continued to slow', official figures show
The UK economy "continued to slow" and recorded zero growth in July, according to official figures showing a big drag from manufacturers.
The data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) followed a figure of 0.4% growth the previous month and negative growth of 0.1% in May. Output of 0.3% was achieved over the April-June quarter as a whole, slowing from the 0.7% recorded over the first three months of 2025.
Money latest: Reaction as economy slows The latest figures signal concern for the months ahead as the labour market slows and the effects of elevated inflation and the US trade war dampen demand. Commenting on July's activity, ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said that declines in production offset meagre growth in services and construction.
"Growth in the economy as a whole continued to slow over the last three months.
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