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20.03.202611:00:00UTC+00UK Manufacturing Gloom Eases Slightly as CBI Orders Balance Ticks Up in March

The latest CBI Industrial Trends Orders survey shows a marginal easing in the downturn facing UK manufacturers, with the orders balance improving to -27 in March 2026 from -28 in February 2026. The data, updated on 20 March 2026, indicates that while conditions remain firmly in negative territory, the pace of deterioration in order books has moderated slightly.

The CBI Industrial Trends Orders index, a closely watched gauge of manufacturing demand, suggests that British industry is still grappling with weak order flows. However, the one-point uptick from February to March may offer a tentative sign that the sector’s contraction is stabilising rather than deepening.

Market participants and policymakers are likely to monitor upcoming releases to determine whether March’s minor improvement marks the start of a gradual recovery in industrial demand or merely a temporary pause in broader manufacturing weakness across the United Kingdom.

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