UK construction activity falls on a slump in housebuilding amid 'severe headwinds'
Summary
Construction activity fell on a slump in housebuilding amid 'severe headwinds', the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Thursday 5 November. The latest S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed a reading of 43.6 in October, down from 46.1 in September, according to both outlets.
Latest: The latest S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed a reading of 43.6 in October, down from 46.1 in September, as construction activity fell on a slump in housebuilding amid 'severe headwinds', the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.
Written automatically by an AI from the articles' headlines and descriptions. It can contain errors: follow the links to read the articles.
How it unfolded
Thursday 5 November
The latest S&P Global UK construction purchasing managers' index (PMI) showed a reading of 43.6 in October, down from 46.1 in September, as construction activity fell on a slump in housebuilding amid 'severe headwinds', the Evening Standard and The Independent reported.
- 06:57The Independent Construction activity falls on slump in housebuilding amid ‘severe headwinds’
- 06:57Evening Standard Construction activity falls on slump in housebuilding amid ‘severe headwinds’