UK Growth Edges Higher In Early 2026; Stocks Poised To Benefit - BP (NYSE:BP), RELX (NYSE:RELX)

The U.K. economy entered 2026 with signs of stabilization after nearly two years of weak growth, though underlying pressures continue to weigh on the outlook.Gross domestic product expanded by just 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting how fragile the recovery remains following an extended period of near-flat economic activity. Inflation has eased to 3.0%, down from 3.4% the previous month, providing some relief for households and policymakers.Lower inflation has allowed the Bank of England to re ...