The United Kingdom’s economic growth slowed modestly in the second quarter of 2026, with quarter‑on‑quarter GDP expanding by 0.4%, down from a 0.6% increase in the first quarter of 2026. The data, updated on 13 August 2026, highlight a cooling in the pace of growth compared with the start of the year.
On a quarter‑over‑quarter comparison basis, the current figure reflects how the economy performed in Q2 relative to Q1 2026, while the previous 0.6% reading captured the change in Q1 2026 against the final quarter of 2025. The moderation suggests that, although the UK economy continues to expand, momentum has eased slightly as the year progresses.
