British January economic data released: many indicators below expectations, zero GDP growth highlights economic pressure at the start.

The latest data from the UK National Statistics Office shows that in January 2026, the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded zero growth compared to the previous month, significantly lower than the predicted 0.2% increase by economists in a Reuters survey, and lower than the revised figure of 0.1% in December of last year. This data casts a shadow on the start of the economy this year, compounded by external energy shocks, increasing the uncertainty faced by the economy.