UK economy expands as GDP rises by 0.1% in August ahead of crucial budget

<p>Manufacturing and health sectors boost growth but ONS revises down figures for July</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/oct/15/rachel-reeves-says-higher-taxes-on-wealthy-part-of-the-story-for-november-budget">Exclusive: says higher taxes on wealthy ‘part of budget story’</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2025/oct/16/uk-gdp-economy-growth-august-reeves-budget-imf-business-live-news">Business live – updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The UK economy expanded by 0.1% in August, according to official figures, giving a lift to Rachel Reeves ahead of next month’s crucial budget.</p><p>A boost from the manufacturing sector helped the economy improve along with a strong performance by the health sector.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/16/uk-economy-expands-as-gdp-rises-by-01-in-august-ahead-of-crucial-budget">Continue reading...</a>