72 industry bodies sign letter to politicians on Brexit agreement 72 trade associations and bodies, including the CBI, ADS and the MTA, have signed a letter calling for politicians in the UK and EU to secure a Brexit agreement.
UK manufacturing urged to prepare for end of Brexit transition period Manufacturers are being urged by the government to take action now to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period.
No deal Brexit to cost UK and EU automotive sectors €110 billion Secure a free trade agreement without any more delays, European automotive industry leaders have said today amid Brexit negotiations.
Japan trade deal to support UK investors like Nissan and Hitachi The UK government has secured a historic free trade agreement with Japan, estimated to increase trade with the country by £15.2 billion.
Latest annual data shows UK manufacturing sector worth £191bn The latest annual data for the UK manufacturing industry from Make UK shows the sector accounts for £191 billion of output, a 7% growth over the last five years.
UK manufacturing industry brought closer to trade negotiations International trade secretary Liz Truss has launched two new UK manufacturing trade advisory groups to support the UK’s upcoming trade negotiations.
Britain's export boom and how to encourage it In recent weeks, some economic assessments have assumed an economic recovery from the coronavirus lockdown that would take the form of a ‘V-shaped’ bounce-back, while others expect long-lasting permanent damage…
The gains of manufacturing technology after Brexit Despite political wrangling over the past few years and subsequent business uncertainty, the UK remains a strong and successful market for sawing and storage specialist Kasto, according to Ernst Wagner,…
UK manufacturing update: Coronavirus overshadows output boost The UK manufacturing industry's output accelerated to a 10 month high in February as Brexit uncertainty diminishes and domestic demand recovers.
The UK has published its objectives for US trade deal The UK has published its negotiating objectives for a free trade agreement with the US, with talks expected to begin this month.
UK manufacturing industry emerges from its decline – PMI data The start of 2020 saw the performance of the UK manufacturing sector remaining steady following the downturn experienced through much of last year.
UK manufacturing reports surge in optimism British manufacturers reported a boost in optimism in the three months to January, marking the largest upward sentiment swing in a single quarter on record.
Manufacturer's order book boosted by end of political uncertainty Investment in manufacturing is on the rise following the general election, according to a UK supplier of precision stamping and forming technology.
Manufacturing reacts to Boris Johnson and Conservative Party election win The UK manufacturing industry has reacted to last night’s general election, which resulted in a 76-seat majority for the Conservative Party led by Boris Johnson.
WTO tariffs would cost the UK automotive sector £3.2bn a year – SMMT The UK automotive industry is urging political parties to put the sector at the heart of their economic and trade policies.
Airbus responds to uncertainty around Brexit The chief executive of Airbus, Guillaume Faury, has said there is a lot of hope Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal will be the foundation of a healthy EU relationship. Mr…
Elon Musk says Brexit makes UK too risky for gigafactory site Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said uncertainty around Brexit has made it too risky to locate a new battery manufacturing plant in the UK.
Election 2019: Industry publishes 15 priorities for next Government Britain’s manufacturers are urging the leaders of the main political parties to demonstrate to the electorate they have real vision and ambition for the UK economy in the next parliament…
Juergen Maier talks Industry 4.0 and Brexit on Sky News Juergen Maier, CEO of Siemens UK, gives his message on a responsible and sustainable 4th industrial revolution, the Government-backed Made Smarter initiative and Brexit in a Sky News interview.
British manufacturers prepare for Brexit at two conferences Events in Manchester and London have been held this week to prepare the UK manufacturing industry for Brexit and its new customs and migration arrangements.
Automotive industry weighs down UK manufacturing output - CBI UK factory output continued to fall in the quarter to October, driven largely by a significant decline in the automotive industry, according to a new CBI survey.
Brexit readiness briefings offered at Advanced Engineering 2019 Advanced Engineering will this year offer a conference programme will offer more than 200 talks, debates and technical presentations from industry leaders, academics and scientific journalists.
Airbus responds to Boris Johnson’s new Brexit deal A new Brexit deal was agreed yesterday by prime minister Boris Johnson and the EU, and now aerospace giant Airbus has responded.
Brexit delays and uncertainty have cut profits of UK manufacturers Delays to Brexit have cut profits in the last two years for the majority of British manufacturers, according to a new survey.
