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

This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries.
Economic Indicators, October 2012 (766 KB , PDF)
The ONS revised its estimate of GDP in the second quarter, from a 0.5% contraction to a 0.4% fall compared with the previous quarter. GDP has declined for three successive quarters. Household consumption, which makes up around two-thirds of GDP, was down by 0.2%. The contrast with more positive labour market data continues, with employment rising by 240,000 and unemployment relatively flat in the May-July compared with the previous quarter.
Economic Indicators, October 2012 (766 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.