# UK economy grows 0.4% in second quarter, boosted by World Cup and warm weather

The UK economy expanded by 0.4% in the April-to-June period, according to official figures, with the World Cup and hot weather providing a lift to some businesses. The growth, which matches expectations, suggests the economy recovered from a weak start to the year, though underlying pressures on households remain.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2d1gpx2k0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:45:33 GMT
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/aug/13/uk-economy-gdp-growth-second-quarter-services-june-hot-weather-heatwave-world-cup-business-latest-updates) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:52:47 GMT