The UK economy grew by 0.3% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The result coincided with both the preliminary estimate and the consensus forecast of analysts polled by Trading Economics.
Thus, the pace of GDP growth slowed from 0.7% in the first quarter.
In April-June, the services sector grew by 0.4%, the construction sector by 1%, while the manufacturing sector contracted by 0.8%.
Consumer spending increased by 0.1%, and government spending by 1.3%. Business capital investment increased by 0.5% (previously reported as a 1.1% decline).
Exports decreased by 0.2% (the decline was recorded for the third quarter in a row), while imports remained unchanged.
British GDP growth in the second quarter was 1.4% compared to the same period last year. Previously, it was reported an increase of 1.2%.
Earlier, the Experts Club analytical center released a video on the economic performance of Ukraine and major countries of the world – https://youtu.be/kQsH3lUvMKo?si=dhZl9SIChwDiTinw