The United Kingdom’s economy showed no fresh momentum at the end of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) recording a quarter‑on‑quarter increase of 0.1% in the fourth quarter, unchanged from the previous reading. According to data updated on 31 March 2026, the Q4 2025 expansion matches the 0.1% quarter‑on‑quarter growth seen in the prior quarter.
The figures underscore a period of stagnation for the UK, with economic output effectively flatlining on a sequential basis. Since both the current and previous quarter posted identical 0.1% quarter‑on‑quarter gains, the data suggest that the economy has struggled to build momentum, remaining stuck in a low‑growth pattern through the end of 2025.
With the latest update confirming no acceleration or deterioration in fourth‑quarter performance, attention now turns to whether upcoming quarters can break the trend of marginal growth and provide clearer direction for the UK’s economic outlook.
