The UK’s GDP grew by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, following an increase of 0.2 per cent in Q4 of 2025. According to the data released on Thursday by the Office of National Statistics, the UK’s official statistics agency Office, the growth was primarily driven by the services sector which expanded by 0.8 per cent.

The data will provide a ray of comfort for the Labour government, which is under pressure.

The UK’s GDP grew by 0.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, following an increase of 0.2 per cent in Q4 of 2025. According to the data released on Thursday by the Office of…