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UK Manufacturers Face Highest Cost Inflation Since 1992
First article: 24 mar. 2026, 13:34
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British manufacturers are grappling with a significant rise in cost inflation, marking the most substantial increase since the economic turmoil of Black Wednesday in 1992. The Guardian reports that this surge is placing considerable strain on the manufacturing sector, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers and impacting the overall competitiveness of UK businesses. The factors driving this inflation spike are likely multifaceted, encompassing rising energy costs, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages.Articles about this topic
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UK manufacturers hit by sharpest rise in cost inflation since Black Wednesday in 1992
PMI figure reveals impact on economy of rise in oil prices driven by Iran warBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s manufacturers have suffered the sharpest one-month acceleration in costs since the aftermath of Black Wednesday in 1992, as conflict in the Middle East has driven up oil prices, new survey evidence shows.The closely watched purchasing managers’ index (PMI) lays bare the impact of the conflict on the UK economy, with growth slowing sharply across manufacturing and services and costs
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