Business investment growth in the United Kingdom eased in the second quarter of 2026, with the indicator slowing to 1.8% quarter-over-quarter, down from a 3.0% increase in the previous quarter. The latest figures, updated on 30 September 2026, point to a moderation in the pace of corporate spending after a stronger start to the year.
Both the current and previous readings relate to quarter-on-quarter changes, with the latest 1.8% indicating how investment in the second quarter compared with the first, while the earlier 3.0% figure reflects the change in the first quarter versus the final quarter of the prior period. The deceleration suggests that, although companies are still increasing their investment, they are doing so at a more measured rate than earlier in the year.
