The United Kingdom’s economy showed no additional momentum at the end of 2025, with quarter‑on‑quarter GDP growth holding steady at 0.1% in the fourth quarter, unchanged from the 0.1% expansion recorded in the third quarter of 2025. The latest data, updated on 12 February 2026, indicate a continuation of subdued output rather than a clear acceleration or contraction.
On a quarter-over-quarter basis, the “actual” reading for Q4 2025 mirrors the “previous” comparison from Q3 2025, confirming that the pace of growth has effectively plateaued. While the economy has avoided slipping into negative territory, the repeated 0.1% readings underscore a lack of strong drivers for expansion as the UK heads into 2026. Investors and policymakers are likely to scrutinize upcoming data for signs of whether this flat growth pattern will persist or give way to either a stronger recovery or renewed weakness.
