UK manufacturing downturn deepens as optimism drops to lowest level in a year
The UK's manufacturing sector fell deeper into contraction in December, while business optimism fell to its lowest level in a year.
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The UK's manufacturing sector fell deeper into contraction in December, while business optimism fell to its lowest level in a year.
The UK manufacturing sector concluded a tricky 2023 with another decline in December, survey results showed on Tuesday. The latest S&P Global UK manufacturing purchasing managers' index fell to 46.2... -January 02, 2024 at 05:16 am EST - MarketScreener
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The slump in the UK's manufacturing industry continued last month with output, new orders and employment all falling, according to a closely-watched survey.