FX.co ★ U.K. Construction Slump Eases in March, Year‑on‑Year Decline Narrows to 0.3%

U.K. construction output remained in negative territory in March 2026, but the pace of decline slowed notably on an annual basis, according to data updated on 14 May 2026. Year‑on‑year, construction output fell 0.3% in March, an improvement from February’s 1.0% drop compared with a year earlier.

The figures show that while the sector is still contracting compared with the same period in 2025, the downturn is losing momentum. In February 2026, output was down 1.0% versus February 2025; by March, the year‑over‑year decline had moderated to 0.3% against March 2025.

The March data suggest a tentative stabilisation in the U.K. construction sector, with the year‑on‑year gap narrowing. Markets and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether this moderation continues and potentially marks a turning point after a period of persistent annual declines.