A monthly survey plotting the health of the Yorkshire and Humber business sector has fallen to its lowest level in 18 months.
The NatWest Business Activity Index, which measures the combined output of the region’s manufacturing and service sectors, fell to 51.1 in July - a figure that indicates growth but the weakest score seen since last February.
July survey data signalled the first drop in demand for Yorkshire and Humber goods and services for almost a year-and-a-half, with businesses reporting supply issues, order cancellations, high prices and clients having sufficient stock as reasons for weaker demand.
