FX.co ★ UK Industrial Output Rebounds to 8-Month High

In October 2025, the United Kingdom witnessed a 1.1% increase in industrial production compared to the previous month, reversing a 2% decline seen in September. This growth surpassed market predictions, which anticipated a 0.7% rise, and marked the most significant monthly improvement since February. Notably, all four major industrial sectors experienced output gains. Manufacturing recorded a 0.5% increase, rebounding from a 1.7% decrease in September. The mining and quarrying sector surged by 4.3%, following a 3.4% downturn. Similarly, electricity, gas, steam, and air-conditioning supply grew by 2.1%, recovering from a 3.4% decline, while water supply, sewerage, and waste management experienced a 1.5% rise, after a 0.7% drop. On an annual scale, industrial production saw a 0.8% decrease, improving from a 2.5% fall in the preceding month and surpassing market forecasts of a 1.2% reduction.