S&P Global / CIPS UK
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February saw strongest rate of growth since May 2022, led by commercial work and infrastructure
January sees fastest fall in output since May 2020 but expectations for year ahead rebound considerably
Activity falls for first time since August and new work declines at quickest rate since May 2020
Renewed slowdown in business activity; business expectations weakest since May 2020
Construction activity continued to rise in October, but new orders fell for first time since May 2020
Total industry activity rises for first time in three months, but business expectations hit 26-month low
UK construction activity down for second month running; Disruption to supply chain eases
Business optimism dips for fifth month running as housing activity falls for first time since May 2020
New order growth starting to slow as rising costs and economic uncertainty begin to hit demand
Output boosted by sustained rise in new work, but business optimism drops to 17-month low