Economy grows 0.7% in third quarter but slowdown looms
The UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter of the year, according to early official figures confirming a boost from artificial intelligence (AI) investment.
Covered by 4 sources from 2 countries. First reported by Sky News ·
Headlines compared
Common ground: most headlines mention “third quarter” and “economy grows”.
Different angles:
- Sky News “slowdown looms”
- The Guardian “despite high oil prices”
- CNBC “growth picks”
- The Independent “fastest rate in two years”
How 4 newspapers cover this story
Economy grows 0.7% in third quarter but slowdown looms
The UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter of the year, according to early official figures confirming a boost from artificial intelligence (AI) investment.
UK economy grows by 0.7% in third quarter despite high oil prices
ONS also says GDP rose 0.2% month on month in September, in a boost to the chancellor, John Healey The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the third quarter, as expected by City analysts, confirming that consumers and businesses remained resilient despite high oil and gas prices. The Office for National Statistics said a jump…
UK economic growth picks up to 0.7% in third quarter
The U.K. economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter of the year, in line with estimates.
UK economy grows by 0.7% in third quarter – fastest rate in two years in boost for Burnham
The PM says the data is ‘welcome news’
Coverage details
4 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: Sky News, The Guardian, CNBC and The Independent. Sky News published it first, on November 11, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Independent, 21 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: National Statistics, GDP, City, Office and Burnham.
By country: United Kingdom (3), United States (1).
