Output and employment is rising at Britain's small manufacturers, according to the CBI's latest SME Industrial Trends.
Strong demand from both at home and abroad has contributed to the increased work flow over the last three months. Consistent with other recent surveys, including the Purchasing Managers’ Index, though, firms reported that a rise in output has been tempered by inflationary pressures which are weighing down on profits. Companies have had to raise…
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