UK Economy Grows 0.7% as Services Drive Strongest Quarterly Expansion Since Early 2025
Official ONS figures show the UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter of 2026, driven by services, while construction contracted.
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UK Economy Defies Forecasts With Unexpected Growth Ahead of Chancellor’s Budget
Official figures show UK GDP rose by 0.1% in August 2026, beating forecasts of a contraction, although construction and consumer-facing services weakened.
Charlotte Mercer · 2 min readUK economy grows 0.4% in July as GDP smashes forecasts
The UK economy grew by 0.4% in July, significantly beating expectations for no growth, as services and computer programming helped drive the stronger-than-expected performance.
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