The survey from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply also revealed the sharpest monthly slowdown in growth of new orders for six-and-a-half years – signalling tougher times ahead for manufacturing.
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Fears over recovery as growth weakens
UK manufacturing sector growth slowed sharply and unexpectedly in August to its weakest pace since November last year, a key survey showed yesterday, fuelling fears over the sustainability of economic recovery.
