# UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/uk-economy-grows-at-fastest-rate-for-more-than-two-years/
- Published: 2026-11-12T07:16:54+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Business (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck3rgd429zd5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Business, Economy, UK, World

## Key points

- The economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September.
- Growth was the fastest in more than two years.
- Services helped drive the stronger-than-expected performance.

## Summary

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, its fastest rate of growth in more than two years. The stronger-than-expected figures suggest consumer activity proved more resilient over the summer than anticipated.

Growth was driven by the services sector, including consultancy, hotels and restaurants. Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed the figures, saying the economy was growing despite global events pushing up costs at home; further details were expected.

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