The UK economy failed to grow in July, following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy saw zero growth in the month, following a 0.4% expansion in June.
However, monthly figures are volatile, and the ONS has said it will now focus on growth over a rolling three-month period. In the three months to July, the economy expanded by 0.2%
The government is under mounting pressure to deliver on its key priority of boosting economic growth ahead of the Budget on 26 November.
In the Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will outline the government's tax and spending plans with increasing speculation she will have to raise taxes to meet her self-imposed fiscal rules.
