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UK Manufacturing Struggles To Regain Momentum
The UK manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of stabilisation in July, but the underlying picture remains fragile as demand softens...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jul 284 min read


Retail Sentiment Falls At The Sharpest Rate In Five Years
Sentiment amongst retailers fell at the sharpest rate in five years in May, with the net balance of firms expecting their business...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 63 min read


Manufacturing Output Falls At Joint-Steepest Pace In Four Years
Manufacturing output volumes fell in the three months to May, at the joint-steepest pace since August 2020, according to the CBI’s latest...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Jun 22 min read


Global Outlook Weakens – CBI Industrial Trends Survey
Manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, according to the CBI's latest quarterly Industrial Trends...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
May 74 min read


Private Sector Expects Activity To Fall In Next Quarter
Private sector firms expect activity to fall in the three months to February 2025 (weighted balance of -10%), according to the CBI’s...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Sentiment Among Retailers Nosedived In November
Sentiment amongst retailers about their business situation over the next three months fell at the fastest pace for two years in November,...

Linda Andrews - Editorial Assistant, Family Business United
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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