European Investor
12 Nov 2026, 09:03
UK Economy Grows 0.7% in Q3 as September GDP Rises 0.2%
The UK economy expanded 0.7% quarter over quarter in the third quarter, matching expectations and accelerating from 0.5% growth in the previous quarter.
On an annual basis, GDP increased 1.9% in Q3, also in line with forecasts and up from 1.4% previously.
Monthly GDP rose 0.2% in September, outperforming expectations for no growth and improving from a flat reading in the previous month.
The data point to firmer economic momentum heading into the fourth quarter, with both quarterly and annual growth accelerating and September activity exceeding expectations.
The UK economy expanded 0.7% quarter over quarter in the third quarter, matching expectations and accelerating from 0.5% growth in the previous quarter.
On an annual basis, GDP increased 1.9% in Q3, also in line with forecasts and up from 1.4% previously.
Monthly GDP rose 0.2% in September, outperforming expectations for no growth and improving from a flat reading in the previous month.
The data point to firmer economic momentum heading into the fourth quarter, with both quarterly and annual growth accelerating and September activity exceeding expectations.
