Summary
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, according to official data. The growth mainly came from manufacturing, while the services sector saw no change and the construction sector performed poorly.
Key Facts
- The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the last three months of 2025.
- The services sector had no growth during this quarter, the first time this happened in two years.
- The main economic boost came from the manufacturing sector.
- The construction sector had its worst performance in four years, falling by 2.1%.
- Overall, the UK economy grew by 1.3% for the entire year of 2025.
- Construction activity dropped due to less repair and maintenance work and fewer new projects.
- Travel agencies and administrative services performed well, but professional and technical activities decreased by 1.1%.
