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UK and German manufacturing expand at fastest pace in years
But economists question if UK's growth spurt will last in face of uncertainty ahead
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Tue, May 2, 2017 · 09:50 PM
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BRITISH manufacturing growth surged to a three-year high in April, adding to signs that factories are enjoying at least a temporary boost ahead of Brexit from the weak pound, a survey showed on Tuesday.
The Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 57.3 from 54.2 in March, exceeding all forecasts in a Reuters poll of economists which had pointed to a slight decline to 54.0.
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