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Date: 1st December 1999
Service: CEEFAX
Region: N/A
Original Broadcast Channel: BBC2
Current Page: 206
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P206 CEEFAX 2 206 Wed 01 Dec 13:32/32 MANUFACTURING RISES BUT EMPLOYMENT FLAt British manufacturers are seeing continued growth but employment levels remain flat, new Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply figures show. Manufacturing activity rVse in Novemberfor the sixth month running amid risingoutput and swelling order books, but new export orders were slightly down. The Purchasing Managers' index stood at54.2, rising from 54.1 in October. The data prMmpted some fears of an interest rates hike of 0.25% next week,to take the heat out of the economy. 1/2 Headlines 200 Commodities 246Savings 250 Front page 100Next News Weather Shares Main Menu
P206 CEEFAX 2 206 Wed 01 Dec 13:37/18 PRICE WARS LURE SHOPPERS TO HIGH STREET Price wars in the high street helped provide a boost to shop sales in November after a slow sales performance in the previVus month, new figures showThe Confederation of British Industry said 47% of retailers reported a rise in sales volumes, while 24% saw a fall.But the survey showed average selling prices had not risen for the first timein the survey's 16-year history. The CBI warned competitive pressures are set to hold down prices, indicatingthat rates should be kept on hold. 2/2 Headlines 200 Commodities 246Savings 250 Front page 100Next News Weather Shares Main Menu