The United Kingdom’s preliminary gross domestic product growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 came in at 0.7%, matching the market forecast exactly. The figure was released at 07:00 GMT on 12 November 2026. Gross domestic product measures the total value of goods and services produced across the economy over a given period, so the reading gives a broad picture of how fast the economy expanded.
Comparison with the previous period
Against the previous period, the reading was higher. Growth in the preceding period stood at 0.4%, which means the latest figure represents a step up of 0.3 percentage points. The comparison shows the economy growing at a faster pace than in the period before, even though the result landed where analysts had expected.
What the figure measures
Because the figure is preliminary, it is an early estimate that may be revised as more complete data becomes available. Forecasts for the release are compiled from economists’ expectations, so a reading that matches them indicates that the outcome was in line with what the market had anticipated.
