In January, the UK experienced a 0.1% decrease in GDP, driven mainly by a 0.9% decline in production output, as per the Office for National Statistics. Economist Vicky Pryce cautioned that a recession could loom for the UK if the US economy worsens, underlining potential risks. Analysts labeled the January GDP findings as a 'complete disappointment on all fronts,' expressing worries about the country's future economic expansion.