12.09.202506:07:43UTC+00UK GDP Stalls as Expected

In July 2025, the British economy saw no change from the previous month, meeting anticipated figures, following a 0.4% growth in June. The service sector experienced a modest increase of 0.1%, bolstered by a 1.4% rise in transportation and storage and a 0.4% increase in human health and social work. However, this progress was offset by a 0.7% decline in the information and communication sector. Meanwhile, construction improved by 0.2%, driven by a 2.4% rise in private housing repair and a 1.2% increase in new housing. These positive developments were overshadowed by a 0.9% decline in production activities, particularly in manufacturing, which fell by 1.3%. The electronics (-7.0%) and pharmaceuticals (-4.5%) sectors were the primary contributors to this downturn, though there was a partial offset from a 3.3% increase in electrical equipment production. Additionally, the mining, quarrying, and utilities sectors decreased, while water supply rose. Over the quarter ending in July, GDP increased by 0.2%, with services and construction contributing 0.4% and 0.6%, respectively, while production fell by 1.3%. Annually, GDP expanded by 1.4%, mirroring June's rate and falling just short of the predicted 1.5% growth.