UK economy expected to have dipped in July despite World Cup boost

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1. Sun, 6 September 2026

   1 report
   • lynnnews.co.uk07:00first to report
     UK economy expected to have dipped in July despite World Cup boost

     It would represent a downbeat start to the leadership of Andy Burnham, who was appointed Prime Minister during the month.

2. Fri, 11 September 2026

   4 reports
   • bbc.co.uk06:13
     UK economy grew faster than expected in July

     The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.

   • actionforex.com06:13
     UK GDP Beats Forecast at 0.4% M/M as Services and Manufacturing Drive July Growth

     UK GDP rises 0.4% in July, beating expectations as services, technology activity and manufacturing drive stronger-than-expected growth.

   • The Guardian World08:10edited after publishing
     UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July boosted by AI

     previouslyUK economy defies forecasts with surprise 0.4% growth in July

     Welcome boost for chancellor with unexpected rise put down to rapid growth of AI in services sector outweighing Iran war fallout The UK economy grew in July as the rapid expansion of AI appeared to outweigh the economic damage from the Iran war, in a welcome boost for John Healey. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed a surprise 0.4% increase in gross domestic product (GDP), compared with 0.3% growth in June. City economists had forecast zero growth. Continue reading...

   • theguardian.com09:10
     UK economy beats expectations in July amid AI boom; four interest rate hikes expected by next summer – business live

     Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

3. Fri, 18 September 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World08:24
     Retail sales bounce back in Great Britain amid brighter signs for economy

     Latest data to defy economic gloom shows 0.5% rise boosted by purchases of sports items, aircon units and fans during heatwaves Business live – latest updates Retail sales across Great Britain unexpectedly rose last month, the latest economic indicator to defy gloomy forecasts as the chancellor, John Healey, prepares to present next month’s budget. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of goods sold rose 0.5% month on month in August, defying analyst expectations of a 0.2%...

4. Wed, 30 September 2026

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   • The Guardian World14:13
     UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy

     Boost for John Healey before budget as GDP figure shows UK economy grew faster than first estimated in second quarter Business live – latest updates UK household income grew at a stronger pace than previously estimated during the first six months of the year, according to revisions of official data. The rise in income per head to 1.1% between January and June followed an increase in the level of economic growth that illustrated the resilience of the UK economy since the outbreak of hostilities...

5. Sun, 11 October 2026

   1 report
   • cityam.com09:49
     Economy set to shrink ahead of Budget in ‘difficult’ outlook

     The UK economy is expected to have shrunk in August, despite hopes that the summer's unexpected growth would continue.

6. Wed, 14 October 2026

   1 report
   • aol.co.uk15:22
     UK economy predicted to decline ahead of Budget

     The UK economy is forecast to have shrunk in August on the back of a decline in the services sector, according to experts. The Office for National Statistics will unveil the latest monthly UK economic growth data on Thursday. Economists have said the economy is likely to have contracted in August in a “correction”, after stronger-than-expected showings in June and July. In June, the UK economy grew 0.3% as hospitality and leisure firms received a boost from football fever and prolonged hot...

7. Thu, 15 October 2026

   3 reports
   • The Guardian World06:05
     UK economy unexpectedly grows in August despite fall in consumer spending

     Latest data showing surprise 0.1% growth is boost to John Healey a fortnight before his first budget Business news – live updates The UK economy unexpectedly continued to grow in August despite a fall in consumer spending before John Healey’s first budget as chancellor. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.1% last month, compared with 0.4% growth in July. That confounded a forecast by City economists of a 0.1% contraction. Continue...

   • Anadolu Agency (AA)10:35
     UK economy grows 0.1% in August, defying contraction forecast

     Industrial production drives monthly expansion as services stall and construction declines

   • channel4.com18:46
     UK economy grows – but only by 0.1 per cent

     The economy managed to keep growing in August, despite the pressure of rising energy prices.

8. Tue, 20 October 2026

   1 report
   • bmmagazine.co.uk12:51
     Unemployment falls to 4.7 per cent, lifting bets on November rate rise

     Traders bet on an interest rate rise to 4 per cent in November after ONS figures showed UK unemployment fell to 4.7 per cent and wage growth picked up.

9. Fri, 23 October 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World10:35
     Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back

     Latest negative economic update comes as John Healey prepares to announce budget next week Business live – latest updates Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of goods sold fell 0.4% month on month in September, much steeper than economists’ consensus expectations of a 0.1% fall. Continue reading...