UK Growth Momentum Edges Higher as 3‑Month GDP Rises to 0.6% in March

The United Kingdom’s economic growth showed a modest pickup in early 2026, with the Monthly GDP 3M/3M Change ticking up to 0.6% in March 2026, from 0.5% in February 2026. The latest reading, updated on 14 May 2026, points to a slightly stronger growth momentum over the three months to March.

The improvement, while incremental, suggests the UK economy continued to expand at a steady pace through the end of the first quarter. The move from 0.5% to 0.6% on the three‑month measure indicates that output has been gradually building rather than stalling, a potentially reassuring signal for policymakers and investors watching for signs of resilience in the UK’s recovery trajectory.

Market participants are likely to interpret the data as evidence of continued, if moderate, growth going into the second quarter of 2026. With the three‑month rate now at 0.6%, attention will turn to upcoming releases to see whether this upward trend can be sustained or strengthened in the months ahead.