Economy · Growth & GDP · 25 October 2026
UK GDP grew by 0.7% in the three months to August
Gross domestic product increased by 0.7% in the three months ending August 2026, House of Commons Library said. The services sector drove this growth, rising by 0.9%, while construction and production contracted. The next monthly estimate is scheduled for 12 November 2026.
House of Commons Library has published figures showing that UK gross domestic product grew by 0.7% in the three months ending August 2026. This compares with growth of 0.5% in the previous quarter from April to June. In the single month of August, GDP rose by 0.1% on the previous month, following a 0.4% increase in July.
Sectoral data reveals a mixed performance across the economy. The services sector was the main driver of growth, increasing by 0.9% during the period. In contrast, the construction sector fell by 1.0% and the production sector declined by 0.2%. The total value of the UK economy in 2025 stood at £3,035 billion in cash terms.
Forecasts for the remainder of the year vary between official and independent estimates. The Office for Budget Responsibility projects 1.1% growth for 2026, rising to 1.6% in 2027. Meanwhile, the average forecast from the Treasury’s September 2026 survey is 1.3% for 2026 and 1.2% for 2027. The next monthly GDP estimate is due for publication on 12 November 2026.
Written by StreetOwl from House of Commons Library’s own announcement. It was drafted by StreetOwl’s own model, every figure and quotation was checked by code against the announcement, and it was read and approved by Michael Rossi before it went up. It says what was announced, not what anyone should do about it.
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