UK output slips in April, textiles boost quarterly gains
UK industrial production fell 0.6 per cent in April 2025, following a 0.7 per cent drop in March, driven by declines in manufacturing and energy output. Despite this, output rose 1.1 per cent in the three months to April, led by a 1.2 per cent rise in manufacturing. Textiles, apparel and leather (up 5.5 per cent) and machinery (up 3.2 per cent) were key contributors to the quarterly growth.
UK industrial production fell 0.6 per cent in April 2025, following a 0.7 per cent drop in March, driven by declines in manufacturing and energy output.
Despite this, output rose 1.1 per cent in the three months to April, led by a 1.2 per cent rise in manufacturing.
Textiles, apparel and leather (up 5.5 per cent) and machinery (up 3.2 per cent) were key contributors to the quarterly growth.
