The UK economy grew faster than initially estimated in the second quarter of the year, according to revised official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5% between April and June, up from the 0.4% previously reported, driven by stronger growth in the services sector.
Revised annual growth figures
However, revisions to historical data also showed that growth was weaker than first thought last year. The ONS now estimates growth of 1.2% for 2025 as a whole, down from the 1.3% previously recorded.
The updated figures include the ONS’s annual improvements to the measurement of the economy, incorporating new information that provides a better picture of activity across the UK’s service sector, alongside the usual inclusion of updated and improved data sources.
Impact on the economy’s size
Liz McKeown, ONS director of economic statistics, said: “Today’s figures include our annual improvements to the measurement of the economy, incorporating new information that provides a better picture of activity across the UK’s service sector, alongside the usual inclusion of updated and improved data sources.
“Growth for 2025 as a whole was a little lower than previously estimated, with the profile of growth across the quarters also revised.
“However, stronger services growth in the latest quarter means the economy is now slightly larger than previously estimated.”
