Economic Buzz: UK trade deficit widens to ?10.4B in Q3

The UK's trade deficit in goods and services widened by ?6.2 billion to ?10.4 billion in the third quarter of 2026, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics on Thursday.

Imports increased by ?7.4 billion to ?255.9 billion, while exports rose by ?1.2 billion to ?245.5 billion. The goods trade deficit widened by ?6.1 billion to ?61.5 billion, while the services surplus narrowed by ?0.1 billion to ?51.1 billion, the ONS said.

In September, goods imports rose 6.9% to ?58.1 billion and exports increased 6.5% to ?36.7 billion, leaving a monthly goods deficit of ?21.4 billion.

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