United Kingdom industrial production growth slowed markedly in December 2025, rising just 0.5% year-over-year, according to data updated on 12 February 2026. This represents a sharp deceleration from November 2025, when output expanded by 2.3% compared with the same month a year earlier.
The figures are based on annual comparisons, with the “actual” reading showing how December 2025 production levels changed versus December 2024, while the “previous” figure reflects November 2025 output relative to November 2024. The loss of momentum at the end of the year suggests a weakening in industrial activity as the UK entered 2026, potentially signaling softer demand conditions or rising headwinds for the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
