April brought a stronger expansion of regional business activity after growth eased off in March, but the Yorkshire and Humber region is still lagging behind much of the UK.
The NatWest Yorkshire and Humber PMI Business Activity Index accelerated from March's 50.7 to 52.5 in a spluttering start to 2023 that has failed so far to see consecutive months build any real lasting momentum.
Only Wales and the East Midlands have registered weaker expansions in the manufacturing and services sectors.
