<div id="readability-page-1">A gauge of British manufacturers’ cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the ​standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a survey that underscored ‌the impact of the Iran war.S&amp;P Global’s UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.7 in April from 51.0 in March. The final reading was slightly higher than the 53.6 in ​the provisional April data.International shipping has...</div>

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<p>UK manufacturing costs have surged to a four-year high, with the S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index rising to 53.7 in April from 51.0 in March. This increase is attributed to widespread delivery delays caused by the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the significant impact of the ongoing Iran war on British manufacturers.</p>

- In April, British manufacturers experienced increased cost pressures and widespread delivery delays linked to the ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.  
- The S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 53.7 in April, an increase from 51.0 in March, indicating improved manufacturing conditions.  
- This rise reflects the significant impact of the Iran war on international shipping and manufacturing operations.

UK manufacturing costs explode to 4-year high as Hormuz closure chokes supply