U.K. construction output continued to contract in July 2026, with the year‑on‑year rate slipping to -2.5%, according to data updated on 11 September 2026. The latest reading marks a further deterioration from June 2026, when output was already down -2.3% compared with a year earlier.
The figures show that the sector’s performance has weakened for a second consecutive month on an annual basis. The “actual” July indicator measures the change in construction output versus July a year ago, while the “previous” June figure reflects the change versus June a year earlier. The incremental move deeper into negative territory underscores ongoing pressure on U.K. construction activity as it struggles to recover momentum.
