The United Kingdom’s annual GDP growth slowed in June 2026, with the year-on-year rate easing to 1.1%, down from 1.3% recorded in May 2026. The latest figures, updated on 13 August 2026, indicate a mild loss of momentum in the pace of economic expansion as measured against the same month a year earlier.
Under the comparison framework used, the “actual” June reading reflects how output in June 2026 compares with June 2025, while the previous 1.3% figure shows how May 2026 GDP compared with May 2025. The slight deceleration suggests that while the UK economy remains in positive territory on an annual basis, growth is becoming more subdued as mid-2026 progresses.
