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Saker-Clark, H. (2026, October 15). UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.1% in August. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/gdp-office-for-national-statistics-experts-budget-kpmg-b1300923.html
Saker-Clark, Henry. “UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.1% in August.” Evening Standard, 15 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/gdp-office-for-national-statistics-experts-budget-kpmg-b1300923.html.
Saker-Clark, Henry. “UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.1% in August.” Evening Standard, October 15, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/gdp-office-for-national-statistics-experts-budget-kpmg-b1300923.html.
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The UK economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in August, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), despite a fall in consumer spending and predictions of a 0.1% decline. This comes amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, causing volatility in the global economy and higher energy costs. The growth was driven by strong factory production, particularly in manufacturing due to a boost from the pharmaceutical sector. However, services and construction sectors saw flat and declining performances respectively. With less than two weeks until Chancellor John Healey’s Budget speech on October 28, he faces pressure to balance fiscal measures without increasing borrowing costs amid rising global debt levels. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its UK growth forecasts for this year, praising Britain's efforts to cut debt levels compared to other G7 nations.
