Claims extracted
16
sentences that state something as happening or true
Uncertain
6%
1 of 16 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
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Publisher signals
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The UK economy has grown at its fastest quarterly rate since the start of 2024 following a boost from tech services and AI.
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economy → grow → services
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.7% in the third quarter, between July and September, up from 0.5% growth in the second quarter.
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product → say → quarter
It also pointed to evidence that businesses linked to AI adoption were boosting the sector.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the figures were “welcome news”, adding: “Despite a year where events around the world have pushed up costs here at home, our economy is growing, bringing hope for the future.”
The latest figures showed GDP for the services industry – which spans sectors from hospitality and leisure to professional and financial services, real estate and healthcare – jumped by 0.9% in the third quarter.
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which → point → quarter
It was given a lift by computer programming and consultancy surging by 4.4%, making it the largest driver of GDP growth across 2026.
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it → give → 2026
The ONS said it found that many of the businesses reporting the largest increases in turnover are involved in activities related to AI and cloud computing.
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many → say → AI
This reflects a wider AI spending boom as many businesses prioritise investing in their tech systems over other areas.
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businesses → reflect → areas
Meanwhile, manufacturing activity helped drive growth for the production sector, particularly of computers and electronic items.
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activity → drive → computers
On the other hand, the construction sector extended its slump with GDP falling by 0.7% for the third quarter.
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GDP → extend → quarter
Mr Burnham added: “Our job now is to keep focused on what matters to people: bringing down bills, creating good jobs, helping high streets thrive and backing businesses to grow.
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businesses → add → jobs
“There is more to do, but we have a clear direction.
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we → be → direction
The latest figures show economic growth has accelerated in the face of higher energy prices, which have pushed up inflation and borrowing costs.
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which → show → inflation
But some economists cautioned that momentum in the economy may start to pull back as these cost pressures weigh on activity.
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pressures → caution → activity
Scott Gardner, investment strategist at JP Morgan Personal Investing, said: “While the UK economy has been relatively resilient since the conflict started, that strength will be tested in the months ahead.
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strength → say → months
“Nervousness in the lead up to the autumn Budget and continued uncertainty from the Middle East war is expected to weigh on confidence and activity over the coming GDP readings.”
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Nervousness → continue → readings
Matt Swannell, chief economic adviser to the Item Club, said the “rapid increase in AI adoption has supercharged growth in the IT services sector”.
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increase → say → sector
But he also pointed to other industries coming under pressure, saying: “A combination of cooling pay growth and rising inflation will squeeze consumer spending and intensify pressure on consumer-facing parts of the services sector.”
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combination → point → sector
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