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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Henry Saker-Clark

UK factory slowdown eases further despite weak conditions

The UK’s manufacturing decline slowed down in July, according to new figures (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

The recovery in UK factory production gathered more pace last month as the sector posted its strongest performance for six months, according to new figures.

Manufacturing firms saw the recent downturn in activity ease back further, but cautioned over weak market conditions in the UK and overseas.

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