The United Kingdom’s economy expanded by 0.5% in the second quarter of 2026 on a quarter-on-quarter basis, according to the latest data updated on 30 September 2026. This marks a modest acceleration from the previous quarter’s 0.4% growth, also recorded in the second quarter of 2026 when compared with the quarter before it, under the same quarter‑on‑quarter framework.
The comparison indicates that the UK has managed to slightly improve its growth momentum, with the current 0.5% reading outperforming the earlier 0.4% rate registered in the prior quarter’s quarter‑on‑quarter change. On this basis, the latest figure suggests a gradual but measurable strengthening in economic activity across the period under review.
