British factories have suffered their weakest month since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, with orders shrinking dramatically.
The manufacturing purchasing managers' index - a closely watched indicator of economic activity - has hit a 39-month low of 43.0.
A score below 50 indicates contraction - and this is the 13th month in a row where growth hasn't been recorded.Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow @SkyNews on X or subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
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