The UK’s manufacturing sector returned to growth last month for the first time in more than a year, according to new figures.

The S&P Global UK manufacturing PMI survey, watched closely by economists, showed a reading of 50.2 in November, improving from 49.7 in October.

Any reading above 50 indicates that activity is growing while any score below means it is contracting.

The reading – which was the first rise since September 2024 – was in line with economist predictions.

Rob Dobson, director at S&P Global Market Intelligence, said: “November saw further signs of recovery in the UK manufacturing sector.

“The headline PMI is back in growth territory for the first time in over a year, with output up for a second month and the trend in new business stabilising following 13 months of con

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