Britain's economy slowed in Q2 2026 due to domestic political changes and the US-Iran war. Discover how the UK economy is impacted and what's next.

GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, down from 0.6% in the first quarter, says ONS

The UK economy grew by 0.4 per cent between April and June - down from growth of 0.6 per cent between January and March, the Office for National Statistics said today.

Britain's economy saw unexpected growth in June, with gross domestic product rising. The economy expanded by 0.4% during the second quarter, exceeding forecasts. Keir Starmer…