UK manufacturing activity edged slightly higher in January, with the PMI coming in at 51.8, marginally above the preliminary reading of 51.6.
While the revision is modest, it keeps the index comfortably above the 50 mark, reinforcing signs of expansion rather than contraction. The data suggests a gradual stabilization in manufacturing conditions, though momentum remains measured rather than strong, reflecting ongoing cost pressures and cautious demand across export-oriented sectors.