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2026.05.1406:00:00UTC+00UK GDP Growth Accelerates to 0.6% in Q1 2026, Signaling Stronger Momentum

The United Kingdom’s economy strengthened notably at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) growing 0.6% in the first quarter, on a quarter-over-quarter basis. The latest figure, updated on 14 May 2026, marks a sharp acceleration from the 0.1% growth recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The comparison is based on quarter-over-quarter changes, meaning the current 0.6% reflects growth in Q1 2026 relative to Q4 2025, while the previous 0.1% showed growth in Q4 2025 compared with Q3 2025. The pickup suggests that economic momentum has improved entering 2026, after a period of near-stagnation at the end of last year.

The stronger performance in early 2026 may influence expectations for policy makers and markets, as investors assess whether the improved quarterly growth rate can be sustained in the coming quarters.

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