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15.10.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Industrial Output Accelerates in August, Signalling Stronger Manufacturing Momentum

United Kingdom industrial production strengthened notably in August 2026, with year-over-year growth rising to 1.6%, according to data updated on 15 October 2026. This marks a solid acceleration from July 2026, when industrial output expanded by 0.6% compared with the same month a year earlier.

The data, measured on a year-over-year basis, indicates that the UK’s industrial sector gained traction as summer progressed. The August reading shows that factories and industrial firms increased their output at a faster pace than in July when comparing each month with its counterpart a year before.

While no further sector breakdown or drivers were provided, the improvement from 0.6% to 1.6% suggests a firmer backdrop for manufacturing and industrial activity, potentially offering some support to broader economic growth as the UK moves into the latter part of 2026.

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