The data represents an upward revision from an earlier read, with the Financial Times reporting that growth was faster than initially estimated. This update indicates a stronger performance in the UK economy throughout the spring than first indicated by official statistics.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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UK Q2 GDP Hits 0.5% to Beat 0.4% Forecast
Global Markets21 days ago
The latest output figures for the United Kingdom show that the nation's economy expanded more rapidly than expected during the second quarter. Gross domestic product grew by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, surpassing both the 0.4% consensus forecast and a previous reading of 0.4% for the same period.
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