UK economy grows 0.1 per cent in the month and 0.7 per cent over three months, says the ONS

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UK economy grows 0.1 per cent in the month and 0.7 per cent over three months, says the ONS

15 October 2026

The Office for National Statistics released its monthly estimate of gross domestic product for the United Kingdom on 15 October 2026. Real GDP grew 0.1 per cent in August 2026. Over the three months to August 2026, measured against the three months to May 2026, real GDP grew 0.7 per cent. Services was the only sector to grow over that three-month period, rising 0.9 per cent, while production fell 0.2 per cent and construction fell 1.0 per cent. In the single month of August the picture was reversed: production grew 0.8 per cent, services showed no growth and construction fell 0.2 per cent. The ONS publishes this estimate every month, which is why the United Kingdom has a monthly reading of GDP rather than only a quarterly one.

Monthly GDP growth: 0.1 per cent Three-month GDP growth: 0.7 per cent Services over three months: Up 0.9 per cent Construction over three months: Down 1.0 per cent

Why it matters for exams: The Office for National Statistics publishes a monthly GDP estimate for the United Kingdom; real GDP grew 0.1 per cent in August 2026 and 0.7 per cent over the three months to August.

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15 October 2026 Source: Office for National Statistics

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GDP Gross domestic product — The total value of goods and services an economy produces.

ONS Office for National Statistics — The United Kingdom's national statistical institute.