UK economy bucks expectations with 0.1% growth
15 October 2026
The UK economy unexpectedly grew in August, defying economist expectations of a 0.1% contraction. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the economy grew by 0.1% in August, driven by a 0.8% growth in production. Services showed no growth during August, while construction output fell by 0.2%. Compared with the same month...
