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UK GDP growth revised up to 0.5% in Q2

The ONS revised UK real GDP growth for April to June 2026 up to 0.5% from an initial 0.4%. Growth in the first quarter remained at 0.6%.

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ONS revised seasonally adjusted UK real GDP growth for April–June 2026 from 0.4% to 0.5%. First-quarter growth remained 0.6%, while estimated growth for all of 2025 was revised down 0.1 percentage points to 1.2%.

The 30 September bulletin incorporates additional data and Blue Book 2026 methodological changes. The Q2 rate compares output with the previous quarter; it is not annual growth or a change in September output. Further data may lead to additional revisions.

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Q2 real GDP growth

Estimate published on 30 September for April to June 2026.

Real GDP growth, Q2 2026
0.5 %
2026-04 — 2026-06 · Estimate
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ONS quarterly real growth estimate; UK, seasonally adjusted, quarter on quarter. Revised estimate.

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