UK manufacturing output, new orders, new export biz, jobs fall in May
The UK manufacturing sector continued to face tough operating conditions in May, as weak global demand, turbulent trading conditions and rising cost burdens led to reduced levels of output, new orders, new export business and employment, PMI data show. Total new business volumes decreased for the eighth month running. Small-scale producers were being hit especially hard by the downturn.
The UK manufacturing sector continued to face tough operating conditions in May, as weak global demand, turbulent trading conditions and rising cost burdens led to reduced levels of output, new orders, new export business and employment, PMI data show.
Total new business volumes decreased for the eighth month running.
Small-scale producers were being hit especially hard by the downturn.
