UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter, first estimate shows

The UK economy grew 0.7% in July–September 2026 compared with the preceding quarter, the Office for National Statistics said in its first estimate on 12 November. Real gross domestic product had grown 0.5% in April–June.

Services led the latest increase, with output up 0.9%. Production edged up 0.1%, while construction output fell 0.7%.