Latest data on the UK manufacturing industry summarised Industry body Make UK has published its latest annual data, showing the UK manufacturing sector accounts for £191 billion of output.
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.
Aerospace and automotive sectors need job retention scheme extension, Make UK says The job retention scheme must be extended for critical, strategic industrial sectors or risk the loss of key skills in the economic recovery from Covid-19.
UK manufacturing update: production rises as industry restart continues Production in the UK manufacturing industry has risen at the fasted pace since May 2014 as the re-opening of the economy continues.
UK manufacturing downturn eases after record dip, CBI survey shows UK manufacturing output volumes in the three months to August continued to fall quickly, but the pace of decline eased somewhat from last month’s record decline.
UK manufacturing output growth hits 32-month high Output growth in the UK manufacturing industry has hit a 32-month high in July, supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since the end of 2018.
Investment programme boosts Cornwall’s manufacturing skills An 18 month programme aimed at providing a strategic approach to developing employer-led skills with businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has concluded with exceptional results.
UK manufacturing exports fall to record low Exports in the UK manufacturing industry hit a record low in the second quarter of 2020, according to the Lloyds Bank International Trade Index.
Expectations in UK manufacturing sector point to gradual recovery The UK manufacturing industry expects output to begin to recover in the coming months, marking the first time manufacturers anticipated output to grow since the pandemic hit.
UK manufacturing needs French-style bailout, industry says The UK manufacturing industry is calling on the government to extend the job retention scheme for strategic industry sectors by six months in order to avoid the loss of highly…
Positive signs for subcontract market The Contract Manufacturing Index shows the value of the market for contract and subcontract manufacturing services for machining, fabrication and other processes
£528m exports supported for UK manufacturing industry £528 million of exports has been supported in the UK manufacturing sector by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the credit agency has revealed as it publishes its annual report and accounts.
Industry output stabilises as factories restart – PMI data The UK manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilising in June, following the recent steep downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Manufacturers must rethink global operations in wake of Covid-19 Manufacturers must transform their global supply chains in order to survive in Covid-19’s new normal, a new study reveals.
UK manufacturing industry needs national recovery plan UK industry is calling for a national recovery plan, including a short-term stimulus, to boost investment and help save valuable jobs.
Industry calls for national skills task force as job cuts loom The UK manufacturing industry is calling for a national skills task force as the sector braces for potential redundancies.
Three-point plan for UK manufacturing sector’s recovery The UK manufacturing industry will take one of the biggest financial hits from the coronavirus pandemic, new statistics from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has warned.
Coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on UK manufacturing data The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent mitigation efforts from industry have led to a substantial contraction in UK manufacturing production in March.
SME manufacturers urged to have their say on Covid-19 impact SME manufacturers in England are being urged to take part in a major survey detailing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on industry.
UK industry calls for steps to mitigate impact of Coronavirus The UK manufacturing industry is calling on the Government to work with the sector and take the necessary steps to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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.
Uptake of electric cars isn’t encouraged, automotive sector says Only 30% of automotive industry employees think the UK government is doing enough to encourage the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).
Budget 2020: New survey shows what UK manufacturing needs A new survey by industry body Make UK shows investment allowances, energy costs and R&D top the list of priorities for British manufacturers.
Early signs of a turnaround in UK manufacturing, CBI survey shows Manufacturing activity remained weak in the three months to February, with output volumes falling for a fifth rolling quarter in a row, albeit at a slower pace than in January.
