The British economy expanded by a lackluster 0.1% in August, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
“Production grew by 0.4% in August 2025, whereas services showed no growth and construction fell by 0.3% in August,” the ONS noted.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected month-on-month growth of 0.1%. The ONS revised its growth data for July, which initially showed the economy flatlining, saying it now assessed that the economy had shrunk by 0.1%. That followed a 0.4% expansion in June.
The slowdown in growth is not a surprise, with economists forecasting a moderation in economic activity. Third-quarter GDP is due to be released in mid-November and will be closely watched for further signs of a deceleration.
The economy grew by a better-than-expected 0.3% in the second quarter, down from 0.7% seen in the first quarter, which was boosted by the front loading of business activity ahead of U.S. trade tariffs in April.
