Economy

AI helped the UK defy expectations – but will Britain’s resilience fizzle out?

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Briefings

UK Chancellor John Healey defied initial forecasts by driving economic growth at 0.7% in the third quarter, marking the fastest expansion in two and a half years. This performance made the UK the second-fastest growing G7 economy this year, defying the clear warnings given by forecasters in July that resilience to the Middle East war would not last. The economy continues to grow despite global headwinds and rising inflation, with the UK maintaining its position as the second-fastest growing G7 economy. The evidence indicates the UK is outperforming expectations, though long-term sustainability remains uncertain.

Key points

• UK Chancellor John Healey drove economic growth at 0.7% in the third quarter, the fastest expansion in two and a half years.
• The UK became the second-fastest growing G7 economy this year, defying initial forecasts that resilience to the Middle East war would not last.

Context

UK Chancellor John Healey became chancellor in July 2026, facing clear warnings that Britain's resilience to the war in the Middle East would not last. The global economic headwinds were too strong, with inflation beginning to rise and growth slowing to a trickle. Four months into the job, the economy is continuing to defy expectations after growing by 0.7% in the third quarter, leaving the UK as the second-fastest growing G7 economy this year.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the third quarter of 2026, with no data on the full year or future projections. The article does not provide specific details on the causes of the growth or the exact impact on specific sectors. The forecasters' warnings were based on general economic trends, not specific data points. The evidence does not include information on the UK's performance in other G7 economies or comparisons with other countries.

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