UK Economy: Growth Slows to 0.3% in Second Quarter but Beats Forecasts

Something for everyone in UK's latest GDP data

Arguments over nuances in the numbers often say more about the political issue of the day and the failings of economic forecasters than the reality for households and businesses.

UK growth slows in second quarter but comes in higher than expected

Britain economy slowed down during the second quarter of the year but growth came in higher than anticipated

UK economic growth slows to 0.3 pr cent in second quarter of 2025

The figure was stronger than the 0.1 level widely predicted by economists

UK economy: Growth slows to 0.3% in second quarter but beats forecasts

The economy expanded by 0.3% in the April-to-June period, ahead of economists' expectations.

UK economy posts surprise 0.3% growth in three months to June

GDP figure slower than previous quarter but beats expectations thanks to 0.4% expansion last monthThe UK economy grew at a faster rate than expected in the second quarter, official figures show, despite a slowdown from a strong start to the year amid pressure from tax increases and Donald Trump’s global trade war.Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed growth in gross domestic product (GDP) slowed to 0.3% in the three months to th…

UK economy grows by better-than-expected 0.3% in second quarter

The U.K.'s 0.3% April-June economic growth outpaced a 0.1% analyst forecast.