UK economy unexpectedly flatlines for second month in row
by Larry Elliott Economics editor from on (#6QMVA)
Pre-election slowdown continues in July despite economists predicting growth of 0.2%
The anticipated post-election bounceback in the UK economy failed to materialise as activity flatlined in July for a second month, according to the latest official data.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the pre-election stalling of activity in June was followed by another month in which gross domestic product remained unchanged.
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