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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
David Laister

June rebound as job creation triggers expansion in regional business activity

Robust job creation has underpinned quicker expansion and output across Yorkshire and the Humber, helping the region rebound after a spring slump.

Activity increased from May’s 15-month low of 52.1 ro 54.2 as the second quarter closed, according to NatWest PMI’s Business Activity Index.

According to survey members, hiring and restocking efforts supported the latest increase in business activity. Moreover, the output was the fourth-best across the UK’s regions - and above the national average.

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