FACTORY output declined unexpectedly in June, according to official figures published yesterday. This gives more ammunition to the Chancellor, Mr Kenneth Clarke, should he wish to trim interest rates further. Mr Clarke has been at odds with the Bank of England over his policy of relaxing monetary policy.
Surprise drop in output
FACTORY output declined unexpectedly in June, according to official figures published yesterday
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