UK economy grows after rebound from the King's Coronation

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The UK economy grew by 0.2% between April and June following a rebound from an extra Bank Holiday for the King's Coronation.

Growth in June was stronger than expected at 0.5%, showing a recovery when the economy lost one working day due to the national holiday in May.

June's warm weather also benefited the construction industry as well as pubs and restaurants.

But the economy was impacted by strike action in the health sector.

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