UK manufacturing output growth falters in lead up to Brexit deadline UK manufacturing output growth slowed in the quarter to February, while order books improved slightly. This is according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Sentiment among SME manufacturers worsens amid Brexit uncertainty New orders growth remained subdued among SME manufacturers in the three months to January, with sentiment worsening further. This is according to the latest quarterly CBI SME Trends Survey.
Space industry manufacturing in the UK up 27% annually The UK’s space industry has seen significant growth in income, exports and employment with total income now standing at £14.8 billion, Science Minister Chris Skidmore has announced.
Global demand for aircraft leads to new industry production record Global aircraft deliveries in 2018 reached a new annual record for the eighth consecutive year. 1,618 aircraft were delivered in the year, an increase of 120 from 2017.
Business impact of no deal Brexit on each region of UK revealed – CBI The CBI has set out the impact of a 'no deal' Brexit on business, across every region and nation across the United Kingdom.
UK manufacturing sentiment deteriorates amid Brexit uncertainty New orders in the UK manufacturing industry flattened in the quarter to January, and sentiment about both business and export prospects tumbled.
UK subcontract market up 31% in 2018, despite economic uncertainty Despite uncertainty for the UK manufacturing industry as a whole, the subcontract and contract manufacturing sector remained strong in 2018 and was up 31% on the previous year. This is…
Sharing in Growth helps UK aerospace industry secure £3.5bn contracts Sharing in Growth has now helped UK aerospace suppliers secure more than £3.4 billion in contracts
76% of UK manufactures see Brexit border delays as business risk The potential threat of Brexit for UK manufacturers in 2019 is producing a more pessimistic outlook for growth prospects in the coming year.
UK manufacturing industry continues growth in December, PMI shows The UK manufacturing industry continued its growth in December, the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the industry has shown.
UK private sector remains stable in Q4 despite economic uncertainty The UK private sector activity was stable in the quarter to December, according to the latest CBI Growth Indicator.
UK manufacturing output picks up in Q4 despite Brexit uncertainty UK manufacturers reported that output growth picked up in the three months to December. This is according to the latest CBI Industrial Trends Survey.
Job creation in the UK continues but Brexit uncertainty climbs Firms are on track to create more jobs, adding to the UK’s record labour market performance. This is according to the latest CBI/Pertemps Network Group Employment Trends Survey.
Foreign investment into the UK hits record high, ONS figures show The UK remains a top destination for investment, with new figures showing that foreign investment is at the highest level since records began.
Qatar World Cup 2022: British firms on track to win £1.5bn in deals British businesses are set to play a major role in the delivery of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Companies are expected to be involved in many aspects of…
UK manufacturing shows resilience amid Brexit uncertainty The UK manufacturing industry has shown strength in November, recovering from October’s disappointing data and taking a positive view of the way ahead.
UK businesses exporting abroad increased by 6.6% in 2017 The number of UK businesses exporting abroad has increased by 6.6% to 235,800 in 2017, according to newly published figures.
Record aircraft deliveries in 2018 worth £23bn to the UK economy There were 1,221 total aircraft delivered by the end of October 2018 globally, making it the best year for deliveries to date. This is worth up to £23 billion to…
European Springs & Pressings celebrates 70th anniversary The first spring, at what is now one of the UK’s leading spring and pressing suppliers, came off the line seventy years ago this month.
R&D expenditure by UK businesses hits highest point on record Expenditure on research and development (R&D) performed by UK businesses continued to grow in 2017, expanding by £1.1 billion to £23.7 billion – an increase of 4.9%.
Brexit withdrawal agreement delivers for UK manufacturing, EEF says Analysis by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, shows the Brexit withdrawal agreement struck by Theresa May provides greater certainty for manufacturers to move forward, and avoids a disastrous no-deal exit.
UK manufacturing output growth improves in November Manufacturing output growth picked up in the quarter to November, and firms saw overall order books rebound from a fall in October, according to the latest monthly CBI Industrial Trends…
British firms secure £2bn of deals at China International Import Expo The China International Import Expo saw the UK delegation, led by Dr Liam Fox, secure commercial deals across a range of sectors.
Level of higher skilled jobs rises in the UK, but skills gap grows 79% of businesses expect to increase the number of higher-skilled roles over the coming years. Yet 66% fear that there will be a lack of sufficiently skilled people to fill…
