UK manufacturing output rose last month at its fastest pace since September 2011, a survey from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) shows.
But manufacturers suffered a sharp slowdown in new order growth and employment was virtually static, highlighting the challenges facing the sector as the wider UK economy teeters on the brink of triple-dip recession.
UK gross domestic product fell 0.3% in the final quarter of last year.
We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis. If you're a relatively new user then your comments will be reviewed before publication and if we know you well then your comments will be subject to moderation only if other users or the moderators believe you've broken the rules, which are available here.
Moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours. Please be patient if your posts are not approved instantly.
