Industrial output in the United Kingdom fell at its fastest rate since 2002 -- 1.8 times faster from August - October than it did in the June - August period.

Manufacturing was hit hardest, falling 1.4% in one month, from September to October. During October, the UK index of manufacturing production fell 1.7%, the sharpest drop since January 2003. Basic metals and metal products industries saw the largest one-month drop, at 4.2%.

The Office for National Statistics is a governmental agency; reports can be found here:

http://www.statistics.gov.uk/statbase/Productvlnk=6230&More=N

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