Economy slowed dramatically at start of 2016 as crisis engulfing British industry intensified
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Official figures showed production in February was 0.5 per cent lower than 12 months earlier – its biggest fall since August 2013.
Official figures showed production in February was 0.5 per cent lower than 12 months earlier – its biggest fall since August 2013.