The UK GDP figures are in- and the economy shrunk more than expected in July.

The 0.5 percent contraction was worse than economists had predicted, and sparked concerns of recession.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says industrial action from healthcare workers and teachers and terrible weather are being blamed for the downturn.

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The UK GDP figures are in- and the economy shrunk more than expected in July.
The 0.5 percent contraction was worse than economists had predicted, and sparked concerns of recession.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says industrial action from healthcare workers and teachers and terrible weather are being blamed for the downturn.
LISTEN ABOVE

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