Manufacturing industries: Economic indicators
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.

Analysis of the latest UK and international economic indicators.
Economic Indicators, September 2016 (658 KB , PDF)
A series of positive economic data in August and early September appeared to defy predictions of immediate Brexit gloom. Nevertheless, a lack of hard data on the state of the UK economy post-EU referendum coupled with forecasts for weak economic growth means caution is very much still in order.
Other data released in the last month indicate the economy was in good shape leading up to the referendum.
GDP grew by 0.6% in real terms in Q2 2016 compared with the previous quarter. This was higher than growth of 0.4% in Q1 2016.
The unemployment rate was 4.9% in April-June 2016, the lowest rate since 2005.
The value of the pound fell following the vote to leave the EU on 23 June. The Sterling Exchange Rate Index was 10% lower in August than in May 2016.
Economic Indicators, September 2016 (658 KB , PDF)
Manufacturing is one of the production industries. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK manufacturing sector.
The service industries include retail, finance, administration, and other areas. Find the latest data on the activity of the UK services sector.
GDP measures the size of the economy. Find the latest GDP growth data for the UK and comparisons with other G7 economies.