Thu, 01 Aug 2013 12:48:07 GMT
U.K. factory expansion quickens as rebound strengthens
U.K. manufacturing expansion accelerated more than analysts predicted last month, adding to signs Britain's economy is recovering at a faster pace and boosting the case for the Bank of England to maintain stimulus paused. The factory measure increased from 52.9 in June to 54.6 in previous month, the highest level in 28 months.