Economy flatlined in July after sharp contraction in manufacturing

The UK economy flatlined in July as the biggest contraction for a year in the manufacturing sector offset a bumper month on the high street (David Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK economy flatlined in July after the manufacturing sector saw the biggest contraction for a year.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July, against 0.4% growth in June.