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Can anyone explain why the UK order book is almost at historic lows if the economy is doing so well?

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  • 6 years ago

    The largest sector in the UK economy is the service sector, at 78% of the GDP. Of this, the most important part is the Financial Industry. Manufacturing orders are not likely to be high in a country with a strong currency, that is why stuff is made in Vietnam and other no-flush countries.

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