UK economy failed to grow in January in blow for Starmer

UK economy failed to grow in January in blow for Starmer - The figures follow warnings that inflation could rise at the end of the year due to the US-Israeli war on Iran

UK economy stagnates in January as 0% GDP growth misses forecasts

The GDP in the UK stalled 0% m/m in January 2026, following a 0.1% rise in December, and compared to forecasts of a 0.2% gain. On a yearly basis, the economy remains 0.8% larger than in January 2025,

UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, with eating out in restaurants suffering in particular. The zero growth for the month was weaker than had been predicted, and followed growth of 0.1% in December.
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UK economy begins 2026 on a softer note ahead of energy price storm

Don't rule out UK growth picking up through the first quarter, despite a weak January. But the energy price spike risks a longer period of stagnation through 2026, as inflation rises, the jobs market keeps cooling and real wages fall back.

Oil price shock likely to ‘push the UK economy into recession’ after GDP stagnates in January – business live

Surprise lack of growth in January as service sector stagnated, with falls in recruitment activity

UK economy stagnated in January as energy shock looms

The UK economy stagnated in January, marking a tepid start to the year even before the conflict in the Middle East triggered a global energy shock. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) fell short of economists’ expectations,

UK economy facing ‘pronounced recession’

S&P Global’s PM) showed that businesses suffered from market turmoil in March as the outlook for the UK economy worsened.