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

Economists say weak retail sales and higher energy bills will weigh on growth, even as World Cup-driven hospitality spending partly offsets the decline.

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

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UK economy likely to have shrunk in July as retail sales dip and energy bills soar

Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer in the second half of July but it appears this did not result in a boost to the UK economy

·London, United Kingdom
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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.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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