United Kingdom industrial production registered a modest improvement at the start of 2026, suggesting a tentative stabilisation in the sector after a weaker end to last year. According to data updated on 13 March 2026, industrial output fell by 0.1% month‑over‑month in January, a notable easing from the 0.9% decline recorded in December 2025.
The figures, measured on a month‑over‑month basis, compare the change in January 2026 to December 2025, while the December reading reflected the change from November to December 2025. Although production remained in negative territory, the sharp moderation in the pace of contraction may indicate that the worst of the recent industrial slowdown is passing, with output edging closer to flat growth as the new year begins.
