India, Oct. 23 -- The UK private sector growth moderated in October reflecting weaker contribution from the service economy due to tighter restrictions across the hospitality sector and the impact of local lockdowns on general consumer spending, flash survey results from IHS Markit showed Friday.

The flash IHS Markit/Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply composite output index declined more-than-expected to 52.9 in October from 56.5 in September. The score was forecast to fall to 55.6.

The latest reading pointed to the weakest rise in private sector output since a return to growth was first signaled in July.

The services Purchasing Managers' Index fell notably to 52.3 in October from 56.1 a month ago. The score was forecast to dr...