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The economy grew by 0.1% in the last three months of the year, the ONS said, which was slightly slower than economists had expected.
Construction activity fell by 2.1% over the final quarter of 2025, with a fall in repair and maintenance work, as well as a drop-off in the amount of new construction work being started.
There was a strong performance from travel agencies, tour operators and administrative support firms.

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GBP/USD stayed near $1.3630 after UK Q4 growth came in at 0.1%, below the 0.2% forecast.
UK annual growth for 2025 sits at 1.3%, underscoring a slow economy.
Markets expect Bank of England to keep trimming rates, with the next cut seen in March.
Immediate technical support for the pound sits near $1.3550.
A move above $1.37 could signal renewed upside momentum for sterling.
The pound’s year-to-date performance remains positive despite soft data.
Markets are focused on interest-rate differentials rather than a single data miss.
The data release reinforces a growth slowdown theme amid trade uncertainty.
Britain’s BoE policy outlook remains dovish given softer growth and cooling inflation.

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UK GDP rose 0.1% in Q4 2025, underperforming expectations and keeping growth modest.
Services sector recorded no growth in the quarter, a key drag on activity.
Manufacturing helped offset some losses as production rose 1.2%.
Construction fell, marking its weakest performance in more than four years.
ONS data shows a tepid Q4 with potential revisions shaping near-term outlook.
Economists warn leadership chaos could derail growth plans despite a temporary uptick.
Budget impacts and tax changes were noted, with projections influenced by inflation and revenue.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the government's plan as growth-friendly.
Analysts see the budget as shaping post-election and post-budget confidence.
Reaction from opposition notes Labour faces scrutiny over growth strategy.

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UK construction output fell 2.1% in the final quarter of 2025, the steepest drop since the pandemic era.
Both new work and maintenance declined, signaling broad weakness in the sector.
The data intensifies pressure on Labour’s housing target of 1.5 million homes, which critics say is not being met.
Economy-wide figures show GDP per head rising modestly in 2025, but overall GDP growth remains limited.
Prime figures indicate the economy grew just 0.1% in the final quarter, underscoring stagnation.
Shadow ministers blamed Labour’s tax and policy environment for dampened construction activity.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed launched Labour’s campaign to boost building later in 2025.
Experts flagged the PMI reading as an indicator of ongoing contraction in construction activity.
Labour defended its plan, arguing GDP growth and pockets of market optimism provide momentum.
Industry observers cautioned that rising material costs and wage pressures weighed on builders.

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