UK manufacturing output hits two-year low

LONDON, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom (UK)'s manufacturing output fell in July for the first time since May 2020, mainly reflecting downturns in the consumer and intermediate goods sub-industries, statistics showed Monday.

Companies linked lower output to reduced intakes of new work, weaker market demand, difficulties in sourcing components and transportation delays, according to a report by the market i