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2026.08.1306:00:00UTC+00UK Industrial Production Slips Into Negative Territory in June, Reversing May Gains

The United Kingdom’s industrial sector contracted in June 2026, with year-over-year industrial production slipping to -0.2%, according to data updated on 13 August 2026. This marks a reversal from May 2026, when industrial production had grown 1.0% compared to the same month a year earlier.

The latest figures indicate a weakening in momentum for UK industry on an annual basis. While May’s reading suggested modest growth and some resilience in the sector, June’s negative print underscores emerging headwinds facing manufacturers and producers as the year progresses.

The data are presented on a year-over-year basis, meaning June’s -0.2% reading measures output relative to June 2025, while May’s 1.0% reading compares to May 2025. The shift from positive to negative growth between these two months will likely draw attention from policymakers and market participants monitoring the health of the UK’s industrial base in the second half of 2026.

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