UK Economy Grows 0.5% in February, Beating Forecasts Ahead of Iran War Impact

The United Kingdom’s economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in February 2026, offering a brief boost of optimism before global tensions cast a shadow over the outlook. According to preliminary figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.5% month-on-month in February, far surpassing economists’ expectations of just […]