U.K. Industrial Output Increased on Mining in April: Economy

U.K. industrial production unexpectedly rose in April, boosted by increased output at oil and water companies. Manufacturing fell after gains in February and March.

Output at factories, utilities and mines rose 0.1 percent from March, the Office for National Statistics said today in London. The median forecast of 28 economists in a Bloomberg News survey was for no change. Manufacturing dropped 0.2 percent after gains averaging 0.9 percent in the previous two months.