Most economists, politicians and businesses like to see gross domestic product (GDP) overall rising steadily because it usually means people are spending more, extra jobs are created, more tax is paid and workers get better pay rises.
The official statistics body also revised its previous estimate for gross domestic product (GDP) in January from 0.2% growth up to 0.3%.
In February, output from the UK’s production industry led the economy’s growth, rising by 1.1%, compared to a fall of 0.3% in January.
The construction sector saw output fall by 1.9% though as persistent rain hampered building projects.
The services sector, which includes things like hairdressing and hospitality, also grew a little with public transport and haulage having a strong month.
Yael Selfin, chief economist at KPMG UK, said that February’s overall figures offered a strong signal that the recession, which is defined as when an economy shrinks for two three-month periods in a row, may already be over.
