UK Manufacturing Expansion Strongest in 4 Years in World Economy News 03/06/2026 The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.9 in May 2026 compared with initial estimates and April’s 53.7, marking the strongest expansion since May 2022. Output grew at a three-month high, led by intermediate and investment goods, while new orders rose for a sixth straight month on stronger domestic and export demand. However, momentum showed signs of fragility as firms reported front-loading of orders amid concerns over future price rises and supply disruptions. Supply chains remained under pressure, with vendor delivery times lengthening sharply due to shipping delays and geopolitical tensions affecting key routes. Purchasing increased for a second month, lifting input stocks at the fastest pace since July 2022. Input cost inflation climbed to a near four-year high, driven by higher energy, metals, chemicals, alongside tariffs, taxes, and labour costs. Selling prices rose at the quickest rate since mid-2022. Looking ahead, business confidence improved to a three-month high. Source: Trading Economics 2026-06-03 hellenicshippingnews... tweet Share