UK Manufacturing PMI: Industry downturn deepens as orders and exports slide

Posted on 1 Sep 2025 by James Devonshire
The UK manufacturing sector remained mired in contraction during August, with weak demand, tariff uncertainties and subdued client confidence weighing heavily on performance. The latest data from the S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) signalled a sharper fall in new orders and export business, underscoring the fragile state of the industry. The seasonally…

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