UK economy limps along at 0.1% growth – but there are reasons for optimism in 2026

2026-02-12 - 15:45

Consumers and businesses are not yet taking the hint despite six interest rate cuts UK economy grows by only 0.1% amid falling business investment Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves has suggested 2026 is the year Labour can start to deliver on its economic promises; but 0.1% GDP growth in the final quarter of last year is hardly the springboard she was hoping for. In the supportive message on X she sent on Monday as Keir Starmer’s future appeared under threat, the chancellor claimed “the conditions for the economy to grow are there”. Continue reading...