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UK productivity grew more in the last year than in the previous seven combined

Economy
United Kingdom
Started February 07, 2026

Here’s some good news that might have passed you by. UK productivity – how much the economy produces per hour worked – grew more in the past year than in the previous seven years combined. I know. It doesn’t feel like that. GDP per person has barely moved since before the pandemic – up just … Continued The post UK productivity grew more in the last year than in the previous seven combined appeared first on Resolution Foundation

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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
This productivity growth may be misleading; it could merely reflect short-term adjustments rather than a genuine recovery in the UK economy.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
While productivity has increased, we must examine whether this growth is sustainable and how it impacts job security in various sectors.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
The significant growth in UK productivity indicates that businesses are adapting effectively to post-pandemic challenges, paving the way for economic recovery.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
The surge in productivity shows that innovation and technology are finally being harnessed in the UK, potentially leading to long-term economic benefits.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Feb 07, 2026
Despite the productivity growth, stagnant GDP per person suggests that the benefits are not reaching the average worker, highlighting inequality in the economy.
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