UK output slips in April, textiles boost quarterly gains

The decrease was largely driven by contractions in manufacturing which fell by 0.9 per cent and electricity and gas supply, down 4.3 per cent. Eight of the 13 manufacturing subsectors recorded declines in April.

However, broader output trends remained positive. Production for the three months to April 2025 rose 1.1 per cent compared to the previous three-month period. Manufacturing was the main driver, up 1.2 per cent.

Notably, 11 of the 13 manufacturing subsectors posted growth over the three-month period, with machinery and equipment (up 3.2 per cent), and textiles, apparel and leather products (up 5.5 per cent) making the strongest contributions.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)