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UK GDP grows 0.7% in the third quarter

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The UK economy grew 0.7% in July–September 2026 compared with the preceding quarter, according to the ONS estimate released on 12 November. Growth was 0.5% in the second quarter.

Services expanded 0.9%, production rose 0.1% and construction fell 0.7%. In September alone, GDP increased 0.2% after no growth in August, whose estimate was revised down.

Euronews highlights computer programming and consultancy activity linked to demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services. The ONS nevertheless notes the difficulty of measuring that contribution precisely. These figures are an initial estimate and may be revised as fuller information becomes available.

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