The number of UK sectors reporting falling output approached levels not seen since periods of lockdown, according to the latest Bank of Scotland UK Sector Tracker .
Nine of the 14 sectors monitored saw their output contract - versus four in June - making it the highest number since January 2021.
The transportation sector (37.7) - which includes airlines, hauliers and rail operators - was impacted by national rail strikes and staff shortages, resulting in the fastest fall in activity of any sector monitored.
