The United Kingdom’s economy expanded by 0.7% in the third quarter of 2026 on a quarter-over-quarter basis, according to data updated on 12 November 2026. This marks an acceleration from the 0.5% growth recorded in the second quarter of 2026, when GDP was also measured quarter-over-quarter.
The comparison shows that the UK’s economic momentum has strengthened, with the current quarter’s performance outpacing the previous quarter’s growth rate. While the second quarter’s 0.5% rise reflected a moderate expansion relative to the first quarter of 2026, the 0.7% increase in the third quarter underscores a firmer pickup in activity as the year progresses.
