UK Economy Expands by 0.4% in Quarter 2
The UK's economy grew by 0.4% in Quarter 2 (April to June) 2026, according to the Office for National Statistics. This follows a growth of 0.6% in Quarter 1 (January to March) 2026.
The services sector was the main driver of this growth, increasing by 0.5%. The construction sector grew by 0.3%, but production output remained stagnant.
Real GDP per head increased by 0.4% in Quarter 2 2026 and is now up 1.0% compared to the same quarter a year ago.