UK Q3 2026 GDP rises 0.7% driven by AI spending

UK Q3 2026 GDP rises 0.7% driven by AI spending

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Britain's Office for National Statistics said the economy grew 0. 7% in the July-September quarter, with AI-related spending identified as a key driver, according to Reuters. Earlier reports from the Guardian noted the same 0.

7% rise, the strongest quarterly gain since early 2024 and driven mainly by services. FXStreet had earlier indicated that preliminary data matched market forecasts and that annual growth held at 1. 9%.

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November 12, 2026
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UK economy posts 0.7% growth in Q3, outpacing G7 peers
UK economy posts 0.7% growth in Q3, outpacing G7 peers

BBC • 12 Nov 13:27

Britain's gross domestic product expanded by 0.7% in the three months to September, the fastest pace in more than two years and ahead of most G7 economies.

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UK GDP expands 0.7% in Q3 2026, driven by services sector
UK GDP expands 0.7% in Q3 2026, driven by services sector

CNBC • 12 Nov 07:11

The United Kingdom's economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter of 2026, matching forecasts, with the services sector leading the expansion.

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UK GDP expands 0.7% in Q3 2026, boosted by AI investment
UK GDP expands 0.7% in Q3 2026, boosted by AI investment

Reuters • 12 Nov 07:08

Britain's economy grew 0.7% in the July-September quarter, the fastest quarterly expansion since early 2024, driven by AI-related spending and stronger-than-expected output.

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UK GDP expands 0.7% in Q3, fastest growth in over two years
UK GDP expands 0.7% in Q3, fastest growth in over two years

The Guardian • 12 Nov 07:07

The Office for National Statistics reported a 0.7% rise in UK GDP for July-September, the strongest quarterly increase since early 2024, driven mainly by services.

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UK Q3 2026 GDP rises 0.7% QoQ, matching forecasts
UK Q3 2026 GDP rises 0.7% QoQ, matching forecasts

FXStreet • 12 Nov 07:01

Preliminary data show the UK economy expanded 0.7% in the third quarter of 2026, in line with market expectations, while annual growth held at 1.9%.

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