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The UK’s Manufacturing Industry Output Falls
Throughout the EU referendum, it became clear that the UK’s manufacturing industry would be a lightning rod for the after effects of the vote. If we were to stay, we heard, we’d see the industry strengthen amid greater international confidence. If we left, we were told, we’d see an immediate... -
UK Car Manufacturing Industry Hits High Note
Amongst decades of declining success of the British manufacturing industry, there have been a few leading lights which have kept the industry relevant around the world. One such sector has been car manufacturing. The likes of Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, Honda, Toyota and Mini have led the charge, but there’s... -
EEF Suggest UK Manufacturing Suffers from Lack of Investment
It’s not a secret that the UK’s manufacturing industry has never truly recovered from the financial crash of 2007-08, but opinions on why that might be have been varied. In the past it’s been argued that the financial crash merely hastened what has been a general decline in the size... -
UK Services Economy Follows Manufacturing Into Negative Territory
Britain’s economy, whilst varied, has long relied on a number of key sectors to keep it functioning for society. With the general decline of manufacturing (which currently accounts for a not inconsiderable 10% of GDP), the services industry has grown to become the UK’s calling card to the world, accounting... -
Three More Ways Britain Could Trade with the World Post-Brexit
Following the June 23rd referendum which sealed the UK’s future outside of the European Union, much attention has been turned to the subject of trade between the UK and the rest of the world. Without the comfort blanket of free trade with Europe, the UK will soon be adrift in... -
Trading in the World Post-Brexit
With the UK now examining its trade options in a soon-to-be post-Brexit environment, all eyes are towards Mrs May and her team of negotiators. It’s clear that if Britain’s manufacturing industry is to survive we need to develop a plan for trade with the entire world, and that means Europe... -
Manufacturing Falls at Fastest Rate in Years
Over the course of the Brexit debates, the manufacturing industry became nothing short of a political football. Both sides claimed that manufacturing would be stronger, but as with all things Brexit, it was more ‘wait and see’ than anything concrete. Results from June indicated that manufacturing was doing just fine... -
UK Manufacturing Continues Recovery in June
The fate and future of Britain’s manufacturing industry has been a topic of much debate over the last few months, but that doesn’t mean the market itself has been questioning its own future. Indeed, a new survey of manufacturers has found that in the month of the EU referendum, the... -
How Could Your Business Benefit from Custom Fittings?
Running a manufacturing business is trying, even at the best of times. With Brexit looming and an uncertain future on the cards for the United Kingdom, it’s become ever more crucial to make the right decisions surrounding your business. That might mean negotiating new, longer contracts for your existing clients... -
Tata Could Keep Port Talbot Steel Plant
After what has been a long, fraught and very public sale process of selling off their UK steel production businesses, the public might well be pleased to see the back of Tata Steel. However, if the latest rumours prove to be true, it could be that Tata keep their Port...
