Manufacturing flat in November says ONS
Total production output remained flat between October and November last year, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Within total production, between October 2013 and November 2013, manufacturing also remained unchanged.
However, the ONS added that production output by 2.5% between November 2012 and November 2013.
It said: "This increase reflects rises in manufacturing (the largest component of production), mining & quarrying and the water supply, sewerage & waste management sectors."
The main manufacturing components contributing to the increase between November 2012 and November 2013 were the manufacture of transport equipment; other manufacturing & repair; and the manufacture of basic metals & metal products.
