FX.co ★ UK GDP Growth Accelerates to 1.6% YoY in July, Up from 1.1% in June

The United Kingdom’s economy showed a stronger pace of expansion in July 2026, with year-over-year GDP growth rising to 1.6%, up from 1.1% in June 2026. The data, updated on 11 September 2026, indicate a notable acceleration in activity compared with the same month a year earlier.

On a year-over-year basis, the July reading reflects a more robust performance than in June, when GDP growth was measured against June of the prior year at 1.1%. The latest 1.6% gain means the economy expanded more quickly in July 2026 than it did in July 2025, signaling improving momentum as the third quarter progresses.

The comparison framework highlights the shift: the “previous” figure of 1.1% captured June 2026 GDP versus June 2025, while the current “actual” 1.6% reading measures July 2026 output against July 2025. This sequential pickup in annual growth suggests that underlying conditions in the UK economy strengthened as mid‑year passed.