UK manufacturing order books at strongest level since 1988, CBI says
by Larry Elliott Economics editor from on (#38K45)
Global demand for British goods and weak pound bring sharp improvement in both total and export order books
Order books for Britain's factories are at their strongest for almost 30 years as the weak pound and global growth bolsters demand for manufactured goods.
In a boost to the chancellor on the eve of the budget, the CBI's monthly health check of industry showed a sharp improvement in both total and export order books.
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