UK economy under worst strain for seven years as car sales slump
by Jasper Jolly and Richard Partington from on (#4MMDT)
Figures expected to confirm fall in GDP as Brexit hits automotive and service sectors
The British economy is showing the greatest signs of strain for seven years amid a continued decline in car sales and as the service sector struggles to grow with Brexit looming.
According to the latest snapshot from the beleaguered UK motor industry, car sales dropped for the fifth consecutive month in July. New car registrations fell by 4.1% to 157,198, the weakest sales in July since 2012, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.
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