United Kingdom: Nominal GDP: SA: YoY

Macro

2026-08-13

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AI Data Insight

The UK's nominal GDP year-over-year growth rate for the second quarter of 2026 was reported at 4.1%, slowing slightly from 4.6% in the previous quarter, but overall performance remains resilient. The data for this quarter was primarily driven by the expansion of the service sector alongside ICT and AI-related capital expenditures, offsetting the impact of climbing energy prices. Looking ahead, inflationary pressures triggered by Middle East geopolitics and potential tax hikes in the autumn budget may suppress growth momentum in the second half of the year.

AI Data Insight

The UK's nominal GDP year-over-year growth rate for the second quarter of 2026 was reported at 4.1%, slowing slightly from 4.6% in the previous quarter, but overall performance remains resilient. The data for this quarter was primarily driven by the expansion of the service sector alongside ICT and AI-related capital expenditures, offsetting the impact of climbing energy prices. Looking ahead, inflationary pressures triggered by Middle East geopolitics and potential tax hikes in the autumn budget may suppress growth momentum in the second half of the year.

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Published by
Office for National Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Quarterly
Next Update