https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-economy-expands-0-7-in-third-quarter-as-ai-provides-extra-engine-of-growthContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-economy-expands-0-7-in-third-quarter-as-ai-provides-extra-engine-of-growthhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-economy-expands-0-7-in-third-quarter-as-ai-provides-extra-engine-of-growth#u202320Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:25:36 +0000The United Kingdom economy expanded 0.7% in the third quarter, driven by artificial intelligence spending which served as an extra engine of growth. This performance marks the fastest economic expansion in two years, helping the country defy expectations of a slowdown. Financial markets reacted with sterling remaining steady following the release of the gross domestic product data. Analysts show that artificial intelligence has driven a quarter of UK growth this year, creating a surprisingly resilient economic landscape despite broader global pressures and domestic policy hurdles.Why it matter