The United Kingdom’s economic output flatlined at the start of 2026, with gross domestic product (GDP) registering 0.0% month-over-month growth in January 2026, according to data updated on 13 March 2026. This halts the modest expansion seen in December 2025, when GDP rose by 0.1% compared with November.
On a month-over-month basis, the latest reading shows that activity neither expanded nor contracted in January, marking a pause in the fragile growth trend. By comparison, the previous month’s 0.1% increase had suggested a slight positive momentum heading into year-end 2025.
The data underscore a delicate economic backdrop, with the flat January result highlighting limited short-term growth dynamics. The “Actual” figure reflects the change from December 2025 to January 2026, while the “Previous” figure captured the change from November to December 2025, illustrating how the economy has shifted from marginal growth to zero growth over consecutive months.
