Activity in manufacturing gathered pace in February, and output is expected to grow faster in the next three months, according to the latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
The survey of 522 manufacturers found that total order books strengthened on already robust levels, climbing to a six month high. Export orders rallied this month, to a level well above average, regaining some of the ground lost towards the end of last year. However, they still lag behind more robust domestic orders. Growth in…
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