Uncertainty about Brexit has pushed growth in the construction sector to its weakest level in ten months, a survey has found.
The purchasing managers’ index for the industry slid from 52.8 in December to 50.6 last month, its worst level since the industry was hit by snow last March. It missed the 52.4 expected by economists. A figure above 50 indicates growth.
Worries about the terms of Britain’s departure from the European Union and future trading relationships are weighing on companies and affecting their investment decisions.
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