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UK manufacturing growth accelerates as exports rise for first time in four years

The UK manufacturing PMI rose to 51.8 in January, marking the highest level since August 2024, driven by export growth to major global markets, S&P Global data shows.

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The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 51.8 in January, up from 50.6 in December.

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UK manufacturing growth accelerates as exports rise for first time in four years

The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 51.8 in January, up from 50.6 in December.

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Business optimism at 17-month high as output, new orders and new export business all increase

The UK manufacturing sector made a positive start to 2026, as growth of both output and new orders accelerated and business optimism rose to a near one-and-a-half year high.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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