CBI reports strongest manufacturing orders since 2011

Posted on 21 Jan 2014 by The Manufacturer

Almost a quarter (23%) of UK manufacturers reported total order books to be above normal.

UK manufacturing grew at its fastest rate in nearly three years for the three months up to January, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey.

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The business organisation, which released its findings today, confirmed domestic orders rose, uncertainty about demand fell and investment intentions for the year ahead picked up. In the survey of 367 manufacturers, it found growth in total order books…