Industrial production in the UK rose by 0.4% month-on-month in August 2025, rebounding from a downwardly revised 0.4% fall in the previous month and exceeding market expectations of a 0.2% gain. Output recovered in manufacturing (0.7% vs -1.1% in July), driven particularly by a rise in basic pharmaceutical products. Additionally, output edged higher in electricity, gas, steam, and air-conditioning supply (0.4% vs 0.1%). On the other hand, production declined in mining and quarrying (-2.3% vs 2.1%), while growth moderated notably in water supply, sewerage, and waste management (0.3% vs 1.2%). On a yearly basis, industrial activity fell by 0.7% in August, slipping further from a revised 0.1% drop in July, and above market expectations of a 0.6% decline.