UK GDP Fall Attributed to Industrial Action and Poor Weather

The UK economy has been negatively affected by doctor strikes in July, while the retail sector showed lower output due to wet weather.

Protesters march through London, towards Downing Street, during the nurses strike, against the Bill on minimum service levels during strikes, on Jan. 18, 2023. Zac Goodwin/PA Media

The UK economy has been negatively affected by doctor strikes in July, while the retail sector showed lower output due to wet weather.

The monthly gross domestic product (GDP) figures for July recorded a 0.5 percent drop in services, production, and construction.