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Domestic GDP growth

UK Q4 2025 GDP Growth Modest

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Feb 12, 2026

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The modest GDP growth in the United Kingdom for Q4 2025, falling short of the United Kingdom===Bank of England's expectations, has increased the likelihood of an interest rate cut in March 2026. This could lead to a more dovish monetary policy stance, potentially impacting bond yields and the British pound.

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The United Kingdom's economy experienced modest growth in the final quarter of 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rising by 0.1%, according to the United Kingdom===Office for National Statistics. This performance was consistent with the previous quarter's growth but fell short of the 1.4% expected by the United Kingdom===Bank of England for the year. The services sector showed no growth, while manufacturing was the main driver, and construction registered its worst performance in over four years. Overall, the economy grew by 1.3% in 2025, up from 1.1% in 2024. This subdued economic data, coupled with a decline in business investment and lingering effects from a cyber attack on Tata Motors===Jaguar Land Rover, has led to increased speculation about a potential interest rate cut by the United Kingdom===Bank of England in March 2026. Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged the muted end to the year but maintained confidence in the government's economic plan.

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The United Kingdom's economy grew modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, with GDP rising by 0.1%. The overall growth for 2025 was 1.3%, which was lower than the 1.4% expected by the United Kingdom===Bank of England. This subdued performance, particularly in the services and construction sectors, has led to expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the United Kingdom===Bank of England.
Importance 100 Sentiment -20
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The United Kingdom===Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the source of the official figures on the UK's GDP growth. Their reports provide crucial data that informs economic policy and market expectations.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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The United Kingdom===Bank of England had expected a higher GDP growth rate for the UK in 2025. The lower-than-expected figures reinforce expectations for a potential interest rate cut in March 2026, and they have also cut their growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027.
Importance 60 Sentiment -10
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Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, acknowledged the muted end to the year but insisted that the Government has the right economic plan to build a stronger economy, cut the cost of living, and reduce national debt.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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Liz McKeown, ONS director of economic statistics, provided commentary on the modest and slow growth of the UK economy in the last quarter of 2025, highlighting the performance of different sectors.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
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Tata Motors===Jaguar Land Rover's production recovery after a major cyber attack boosted the manufacturing sector in November, but its shutdown still had a lingering effect, contributing to a fall in motoring production in the fourth quarter.
Importance 30 Sentiment -10
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Scott Gardner, an investment strategist at JP Morgan Personal Investing, commented on the UK economy's slow performance, noting it undershot expectations and remained in a low gear.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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