The United Kingdom's economic momentum shows signs of slowing, as the latest S&P Global Composite PMI reading for November 2025 highlights a decline. The indicator, which provides insights into the health of the manufacturing and services sectors, decreased to 51.2, down from the previous reading of 52.2 in the same month. The data was updated on December 3, 2025.
This modest reduction in the Composite PMI suggests that while the UK economy continues to grow, the pace of expansion is losing some of its previous vigor. A PMI reading above 50 generally indicates economic expansion, but the latest figure precariously hovers just above this threshold, hinting at a fragile growth outlook.
Analysts are closely watching these figures as signals of potential headwinds facing the UK economy. Factors such as inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions, and evolving global market dynamics could be influencing this deceleration. As businesses and policymakers seek to navigate these challenges, the coming months will be critical in determining whether this slowdown is a temporary blip or the start of a more prolonged trend.
