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.

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.