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UK economy unexpectedly grows 0.1% in August
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economy → grow → August
Nevertheless, it represented a slowdown after stronger activity earlier in the summer.
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it → represent → summer
The statistics body also said the economy grew by 0.4% in June, revising its previous prediction of 0.3% upwards.
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economy → say → %
The August reading surpassed the expectations of economists, who had pointed to a 0.1% decline for the month.
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who → surpass → month
It suggests resilience in the UK economy despite pressure on consumer spending and wider volatility in the global economy due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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It → suggest → East
The ONS said that this was partly driven by growth in the manufacturing sector, which lifted by 1.2% due to a boost from the pharmaceutical sector.
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which → say → sector
Meanwhile, the key services sector was flat for August following strong growth in the previous two months.
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sector → follow → months
Experts highlighted strength in the sale of motor vehicles, but reported a 2.7% monthly decline for bars and restaurants.
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Experts → highlight → bars
The construction sector also declined further, with a 0.2% fall for August amid pressure from high mortgage rates.
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sector → decline → rates
Data showed that the economy grew by 0.7% over the three months to August.
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economy → show → August
ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said: “GDP growth showed further strength in the latest three months, led by the services sector, while both production and construction fell.”
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production → say → sector
Economists have suggested the fresh data shows that the UK economy has had strength in recent months but could come under pressure later this year as inflation accelerates.
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inflation → suggest → pressure
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Yael Selfin, chief economist at KPMG, said: “The UK economy had shown considerable strength in the first eight months of the year, despite significant external headwinds from the Iran conflict and higher energy prices.
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economy → read → conflict
“However, households now face renewed pressure from rising wholesale natural gas prices and higher long-term interest rates, which could weigh on activity over the coming months.
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which → face → months
“Against this backdrop, the Chancellor may feel inclined to take a cautious approach at the upcoming Budget, keeping net borrowing on a declining path as a share of GDP whilst avoiding major tax rises.”
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Chancellor → feel → rises
Ben Jones, senior lead economist at the CBI, said: “The economy has generally performed well so far this year.
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economy → say → CBI
But amid rising inflation and tightening financial conditions, maintaining that momentum does look difficult, with a more subdued end to 2026 in prospect.”
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maintaining → rise → prospect
Chancellor John Healey said: “Despite conflicts in the Middle East and Europe hitting people across the world, today’s figures offer more proof of Britain’s resilience in the face of these global shocks.
“This week the IMF have upgraded UK growth for 2026 and said that our fiscal discipline stands out with the lowest deficit in the G7 forecast by 2029.
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discipline → say → 2029
“Today, I’m discussing with international finance ministers what we can do to limit the impact of global events on the UK.
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we → discuss → UK
“My Budget will build on this approach to drive good growth in every postcode, provide some breathing space for today, and offer fresh hope for the future.”
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Budget → build → future
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