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Manufacturing output extends losing streak

UK manufacturing output fell for a sixth consecutive month in August - clocking up its longest losing streak since 1980 - according to official data yesterday which heaped further pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.

UK manufacturing output fell for a sixth consecutive month in August - clocking up its longest losing streak since 1980 - according to official data yesterday which heaped further pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates.