UK economy grew slower than expected in July

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The UK economy grew by 2% in the year to date, but fell in the previous month.

The services sector was the biggest contributor to growth, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The growth of the economy was slower than expected.

The extra bank holiday for the Queen's Jubilee caused the GDP to fall.

GDP fell in June because of two fewer days.

The 10 days of national mourning and the bank holiday for Queen Elizabeth's funeral could push the UK into recession sooner than expected, according to analysts.

The Bank of England predicted last month that the UK would fall into recession this year.

A recession is when output shrinks for two consecutive quarters. The economy contracted in the second quarter of this year.

Growth is affected by a bank holiday.

The Queen's funeral is expected to have a small impact on economic growth.

The extra public holiday could have a bigger impact on the economy than the extra day off for the Jubilee in June, as the hospitality and tourism sector probably won't benefit, but many businesses still will shut.

Most businesses were able to catch up in June.