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Fall in UK manufacturing accelerates in August, but rate of US decline slows

10/09/2001

A leading industry survey shows UK manufacturing slid further into recession during August 2001.

Published by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, the August Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) paints a depressing picture of continued job losses, falling overseas demand and a spiralling loss of confidence in the sector.

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