Economy
UK GDP Grows 0.4% in Q2 2026: What the World Cup and Summer Heat Mean for Sterling and UK Assets
The UK economy expanded 0.4% in the April-to-June quarter of 2026, with warm weather and World Cup-related consumer spending providing a measurable lift to hospitality, retail and leisure sectors. Traders are now repricing Bank of England rate-cut expectations and reassessing the outlook for sterling and UK equities.