Article 6HHHV UK factory output lower than expected after fall in domestic and export orders

UK factory output lower than expected after fall in domestic and export orders

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Richard Partington Economics correspondent
from Economics | The Guardian on (#6HHHV)

Higher borrowing costs and slump in demand contribute to 17th consecutive month of contraction

Britain's factories started the year on a weaker footing after 17 consecutive months of contraction, as higher borrowing costs and a slump in demand took their toll.

Factory output fell by more than expected in December after a drop in orders from domestic and export clients, according to the latest snapshot from S&P Global and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

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