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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

5 outlets 5 reports Published Sep 11, 2026

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It marks a surprise uplift after economists were expecting the economy to show zero growth for the monthS1
Economic growth jumped again following a strong start to the year, with activity continuing to perform strongly despite higher energy prices.S2
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.S3
Resilient start to third quarter comes as surging oil price reignites inflation fearsS4
FTSE 100 Live: UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in JulyS5

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1mo Independent

UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

It marks a surprise uplift after economists were expecting the economy to show zero growth for the month

1mo Content

U.K. Economy Unexpectedly Grew in July

Economic growth jumped again following a strong start to the year, with activity continuing to perform strongly despite higher energy prices.

1mo BBC

UK economy grew faster than expected in July

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

1mo Financial Times

UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.4% in July

Resilient start to third quarter comes as surging oil price reignites inflation fears

1mo Bloomberg

FTSE 100 Live: UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in July

UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

Business & Economy Andy Burnham

5 outlets 5 reports Published Sep 11, 2026

What to know

It marks a surprise uplift after economists were expecting the economy to show zero growth for the monthS1
Economic growth jumped again following a strong start to the year, with activity continuing to perform strongly despite higher energy prices.S2
The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas economists had predicted no growth.S3
Resilient start to third quarter comes as surging oil price reignites inflation fearsS4
FTSE 100 Live: UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in JulyS5

Assembled from source summaries.

Timeline · newest first

1mo Independent

UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

1mo Content

U.K. Economy Unexpectedly Grew in July

1mo BBC

UK economy grew faster than expected in July

1mo Financial Times

UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.4% in July

1mo Bloomberg

FTSE 100 Live: UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in July

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S4 Financial Times 1 report · EN

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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

What to know

UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

U.K. Economy Unexpectedly Grew in July

UK economy grew faster than expected in July

UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.4% in July

FTSE 100 Live: UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in July

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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

What to know

UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.4% in July in boost for Burnham

U.K. Economy Unexpectedly Grew in July

UK economy grew faster than expected in July

UK economy unexpectedly grew 0.4% in July

FTSE 100 Live: UK Economy Unexpectedly Grows in July

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