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Part of situation: UK economic growth and fiscal outlook (3 clusters)

UK economy grows 0.1% in August, defying contraction forecasts

UK GDP growth August economic data IMF growth forecast production sector surge Autumn Budget

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying economist forecasts of a contraction. This growth was primarily driven by a 0.8% rise in the production sector, including a 1.2% increase in manufacturing. In contrast, the services sector remained flat, and the construction sector contracted by 0.2%. Over the three-month period ending in August, GDP expanded by 0.7%.

Ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget on October 28, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its 2026 UK economic growth forecast to 1.3%. However, the IMF also urged the government to maintain fiscal discipline to strengthen public finances and reduce debt. Analysts noted that the UK's tax burden is projected to rise faster than in other Western economies.

Economic indicators show a mix of resilience and pressure. While the computer programming sector has contributed significantly to recent growth, potentially aided by AI, businesses have warned that maintaining momentum may be difficult due to rising costs and tightening financial conditions.

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Andrew Bailey · Bank of England · International Monetary Fund · John Healey · Office for National Statistics · Silvana Tenreyro · United Kingdom

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