The UK economy expanded by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2026, matching market expectations, while annual growth came in at 1.9%, also in line with consensus. The stronger detail came from the monthly reading, as September GDP rose 0.2%, beating expectations for flat growth.
The latest figures suggest the British economy maintained a steady pace through the third quarter, with September showing a firmer finish than markets had anticipated. However, the improvement was partly balanced by a revision to August GDP, which was lowered from 0.1% to 0.0%. Overall, the release supports a narrative of stable but still measured economic momentum in the UK.
