August figures dragged down by tumble in exports and optimism for year ahead at 22-month lowBritain’s manufacturers face a difficult autumn as the Brexit deadline looms and Donald Trumps trade sanctions hit exports,according to figures for the sector in August.A survey of manufacturers has found that growth slowed last month to its lowest level since July 2016, dragged down by a shock tumble in exports. Related: Car manufacturing in Britain fell by 11% in July, or reports SMMT Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com