UK economy undershot expectations to grow by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025
Figure caps year of lacklustre growth marked by trade shocks
Figure caps year of lacklustre growth marked by trade shocks

Expansion of 0.3% marks a sharp slowdown from 0.7% in first three months of the year

Latest sign labour market is cooling after years of strong growth

Revised figures show GDP rose at a 0.7% rate in fourth quarter, down from earlier reading of 1.4%

Figure surpasses expectations after growth boosted by consumer spending

Third-quarter figures dragged down by slide in manufacturing

Data relates to period before Middle East war triggered jump in energy prices