The UK Office for National Statistics said real monthly GDP edged up 0.1% in August 2026, following growth of 0.4% in July and a revised 0.4% in June. Production was the only sector to grow, rising 0.8%, while services were flat and construction fell 0.2%. Over the three months to August, GDP rose 0.7% compared with the three months to May, driven mainly by services. The British Chambers of Commerce said growth remained lukewarm as firms face higher energy costs from the Middle East conflict, while the CBI expects a more subdued end to 2026 amid rising inflation and tighter financial conditions.
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