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UK July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected

UK July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected. July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected Prior 38.4 The downturn in the UK construction sector eased in July as all three main categories recorded a slower drop in business activity. Meanwh

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UK July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected. July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected Prior 38.4 The downturn in the UK construction sector eased in July as all three main categories recorded a slower drop in business activity. Meanwh

UK July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected

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UK July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected. July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected Prior 38.4 The downturn in the UK construction sector eased in July as all three main categories recorded a slower drop in business activity. Meanwh

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July construction PMI 44.7 vs 40.0 expected Prior 38.4 The downturn in the UK construction sector eased in July as all three main categories recorded a slower drop in business activity. Meanwhile, new orders fell by the least marked extent since September 2025. So, there are some positives to start the third quarter even if overall conditions remain subdued for the most part. Commercial work (46.8) showed the greatest resilience, while civil engineering activity again saw the steepest pace of decline (38.3). Meanwhile, house building activity fell at the slowest pace since October 2025 (41.8).…

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