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Aug 13, 2026

UK economy shows strong second quarter growth driven by AI boom and retail sales

Britain's economy demonstrated robust performance in the second quarter of 2026, with official data revealing rapid growth in AI-related industries and computer hardware investment, alongside strong retail sales boosted by clothing and World Cup merchandise. Despite the positive results, economists cautioned about challenging months ahead.

Aug 13, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪The United Kingdom's gross domestic product grew by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
  • ▪The Office for National Statistics revised the United Kingdom's economic growth rate for May 2026 downward from 0.1% to zero.
  • ▪Output among British computing, electronic, and optical product manufacturers grew by 10.7% in annual terms in the second quarter of 2026.

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