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The UK’s economy grew faster than expected in July, latest official figures have shown.

The economy expanded by 0.4% in the month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, whereas economists had predicted no growth.

It follows growth of 0.3% in June and zero growth in May.

The ONS said expansion in the services, production and construction sectors had contributed to July’s figure.

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