2026.05.1406:00:00UTC+00UK Monthly GDP Growth Slows to 0.3% in March, Easing From February’s 0.5%

The United Kingdom’s economic expansion eased in March 2026, with month-over-month GDP growth slowing to 0.3% from 0.5% in February, according to data updated on 14 May 2026. The figures reflect a moderation in momentum after a relatively stronger performance at the end of winter.

On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” March reading of 0.3% compares the economy’s output in March to that in February, while the “previous” 0.5% figure measured February’s growth relative to January. The deceleration suggests that, while the UK economy continued to grow into early spring, the pace of expansion has become more subdued.

The latest print will be closely watched by market participants and policymakers assessing the durability of the UK’s recovery trajectory. With growth still positive but trending lower, attention is likely to focus on whether this softer March outcome signals a temporary pause or the start of a more prolonged cooling in activity.