The UK construction sector contracted for the first time in four months in December as higher price pressures pulled orders down, a closely watched survey showed Friday.
The S&P/Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply construction Purchasing Managers' Index fell more-than-expected to 48.8 in December from 50.4 in November. The expected reading was 49.6.
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by Renju Jaya
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