00:01The UK economy grew in July with output rising by 0.4%. The stronger-than-forecast figure was
00:08helped by services including computer programming and artificial intelligence. The Office for
00:13National Statistics says some firms reported AI-related work supporting growth in July as
00:18well as May and June, but economists warned the picture could weaken in the months ahead.
00:24Higher energy prices and borrowing costs are expected to put pressure on households and
00:28businesses. Consumer-facing services fell in July. The latest figures show growth increased by 0.3%
00:36in June after no growth in May. Over three months to July, the economy grew by 0.4%.
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