UK Economy Grows 0.3% in March but Economists Warn Momentum Is Fading

Britain’s economy appears to have made a stronger start to 2026 than many expected, but economists say that momentum may already be fading as war-related disruption, higher costs and political uncertainty weigh on households and businesses. Official figures cited by the BBC showed the economy grew by 0.3% in March, surprising analysts who had forecast a small contraction, while Bloomberg Economics said the UK’s solid quarterly performance is unlikely to last as headwinds build.