16.04.202606:00:00UTC+00UK Industrial Production Rebounds in February, Ends January Slump

United Kingdom industrial production returned to growth in February 2026, rising 0.5% month-over-month and reversing the slight contraction seen at the start of the year. The latest data, updated on 16 April 2026, mark a clear improvement from January 2026, when production slipped 0.1% compared with December.

On a month-over-month basis, the February reading shows that output not only recovered lost ground but moved decisively back into positive territory. The comparison underscores a shift in short-term momentum: while January’s negative figure reflected a modest pullback in activity, February’s gain suggests that industrial sectors managed to stabilize and expand as the quarter progressed.

The figures are based on standard month-over-month comparisons, where the “Actual” value for February measures the change versus January, and the “Previous” value for January measures the change versus December. This sequential improvement will be closely watched by market participants and policy observers as they assess the strength and durability of the UK’s industrial recovery.