"The UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025, growing by a slightly lower-than-expected 0.1% in the final quarter of the year. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was no growth in the crucial services sector for the first time in over two years, with the slight boost driven by an increase in manufacturing. The construction sector, meanwhile, suffered its worst quarterly performance in four years, the ONS added."
"The economy is estimated to have grown by 1.3% for the whole of 2025, a slight uptick from 1.1% growth a year earlier, but lower than the 1.4% forecast by the Bank of England. Construction activity fell by 2.1% over the final quarter of 2025, with a fall in repair and maintenance work, as well as a drop-off in the amount of new construction work being started."
UK GDP rose 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, driven by a manufacturing uptick while the services sector recorded no growth for the first time in over two years. Construction activity fell 2.1% in the quarter, the worst quarterly performance in four years, led by declines in repair and maintenance and new private housing starts. Annual GDP growth for 2025 is estimated at 1.3%, up from 1.1% a year earlier but below the Bank of England's 1.4% forecast. Travel agencies, tour operators and administrative support firms performed strongly, while professional, scientific and technical activities fell 1.1%. Jaguar Land Rover's production recovery provided some support, but pre-Budget tax uncertainty curbed business investment.
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