UK construction sector bounces back after 'beast from the east'
by Larry Elliott from on (#3P6VW)
Markit/Cips PMI shows return to growth in April after slump caused by wintry March
A pick-up in housebuilding helped the hard-pressed UK construction sector to bounce back last month from the harsh winter weather that led to a shutdown of building sites in March.
After dropping sharply as a result of the blizzards brought to Britain by the "beast from the east", the latest health check showed construction - which accounts for 6% of the economy - returning to growth in April.
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