Output bounces back following first quarter mauling

By Dave Rogers2018-08-10T12:33:00

Repair and maintenance drives growth, ONS figures say

An increase in repair and maintenance work helped output in the second quarter bounce back, according to official government figures.

Output recovered from a 0.8% fall between January and March – with the wintry weather and Carillion’s collapse being held responsible for the fall – to post a 0.9% rise between April and June.

The Office for National Statistics said a 2.7% rise in repair and maintenance to a high of £14.2bn was the main driver for the rebound – with new work remaining flat.

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