| U.K. construction grew at the slowest pace in eight months in August as demand weakened and homebuilding contracted further.
A gauge of building activity based on a survey of purchasing managers slipped to 52.6 from 53.5 in July, Markit Economics Ltd. and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply said today in a report in London. A reading above 50 indicates expansion. A measure of new orders fell to the lowest since January..............................................Full Article: Source
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