The United Kingdom’s economic momentum showed a modest improvement at the start of 2026, with the Monthly GDP 3M/3M Change rising to 0.2% in January 2026, up from 0.1% in December 2025. The latest figure, updated on 13 March 2026, indicates a slight strengthening in underlying activity over the three-month period to January.
While the increase is incremental, the move from 0.1% to 0.2% suggests that the UK economy is continuing to expand, albeit at a measured pace. The three‑month‑on‑three‑month measure smooths out short-term volatility and provides a clearer view of the underlying trend, pointing to a cautiously improving growth backdrop as 2026 gets underway.
