Quilter says UK annual GDP growth beats expectations at 2.1%

• Quilter Cheviot’s Jonathan Raymond highlighted stronger-than-expected UK annual GDP growth of 2.1% in analysis published October 15, 2026.
• Monthly GDP growth slowed to 0.1% in August from 0.4% in July; three-month growth remained above forecasts.
• The IMF raised its UK growth forecast for 2026, citing the country’s deficit reduction program.
• Resilient GDP figures reduce pressure on the Bank of England to rush interest-rate decisions as it balances inflation against growth.
• Market attention centers on the Budget in less than two weeks, with the fiscal position remaining a concern.

Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Quilter plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein.