The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast predicts that the UK economy will grow by 1.3% in 2025, revised up from the previous forecast of 1.1%. However, GDP is expected to slow slightly in 2026 to 1.2%, before rising to 1.5% in 2027 – unchanged from the previous forecast. The growth picture varies significantly across sectors. Construction is expected to be the best performing sector this year, growing by 1.5%, revised up from 0.8%. Meanwhile, services are forecast to grow by 1.3%, and manufacturing by 1%. In addition, exports across this year are projected to rise by 3.1% (an upward revision from 2.0% in the last forecast). The upgrade is reflective of stronger-than-expected performance in Q1 ahead of the introduction of US tariffs. However, exports will remain modest overall, and are forecast to grow by 3.3% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027. To read the BCC’s news release, go to https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/news/2025/09/bcc-economic-forecast-growth-continues-to-flatline/.