# UK economy grows 0.7% in third quarter as AI demand lifts output

https://mins.news/en/item/140378

- euronews, 2026-11-12 10:18 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/12/uk-economy-grows-07-in-third-quarter-as-ai-demand-lifts-output

> The UK economy grew 0.7% in the third quarter, matching expectations. Rising demand for AI and cloud computing helped computer programming and consultancy drive growth, while the Iran war raised energy costs.

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